Tracey Anthony

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The Southern United States has certainly been active over the past week, with multiple rounds of strong storms and heavy rain. This threat continues across the Sunshine State through Tuesday. A stalled frontal boundary remains in place, fueling daily rounds of rainfall and thunder that could disrupt outdoor activities, travel, and popular tourist destinations.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-31 060218-1748692959487.jpg"><h1>Severe Outlook</h1>Active weather started early in central Florida as severe storms developed along a cold front, gradually shifting southward. This means locations like Orlando, Tampa, and Miami may see storms roll through during peak daytime hours. With favorable atmospheric conditions, including sufficient deep-layer shear, there is a chance for storms to organize, producing gusty to damaging winds and possibly small to near-severe hail. While the severe threat remains isolated, those headed outdoors should remain alert to fast-developing weather.&nbsp;These areas have had heavy rain over the last several weeks and that means flooding will also be a concern.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Web 4-1748773424067.png"><h1>Forecast Timing</h1>The remnants of a frontal boundary keeps Florida wet through Sunday, before an additional plume of moisture from the Gulf moves onshore into Tuesday.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/05-31 bams3k fl 18z-1748746429109.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The Weather Prediction Center has issued a slight risk Excessive Rainfall Outlook area for Miami and Fort Lauderdale on Monday, meaning urban flooding could be possible in the midst of heavy downpours and/or flooding in low lying areas is possible. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Web 6-1748773887376.png">For visitors headed to Florida’s theme parks or beaches, storm safety is critical. Thunderstorms in Florida can form quickly, especially in the warmer months. If thunder is heard, it means lightning is close enough to strike, visitors should immediately seek shelter in a sturdy building or enclosed vehicle. At beaches, never remain in the water during a storm, as lightning can strike well beyond where rain is falling. Lifeguards may post warnings or clear the beach if storms approach, heed all instructions promptly. In theme parks, designated storm shelters and covered areas offer refuge; it is best to pause outdoor activities until at least 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-31 060337-1748693027621.jpg">For the most up-to-date information, tune into our Eastern Regional Forecast at 10 past the hour, every hour. Stay safe and prepared as we track this active weather pattern together.

Florida Braces for a Stormy Few Days

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Alana Cameron was born and raised in Canada in the city of Mississauga, just outside of Toronto. Alana is the oldest of 4 siblings, all close in age, and grew up playing outside with them in all types of weather. After graduating high school, Alana moved to study at the University of British Columbia in Kelowna for a year before transferring to Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia where she completed a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Atmospheric Science. Upon completion, Alana moved back to Toronto where she completed a post-grad degree in Meteorology at York University. After her post-grad, she went on to complete another post-grad in Broadcast Journalism - TV News at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario. During her final year of studies she had the privilege of interning with the best in the business in Canada at The Weather Network. Once she finished her internship, she got the call from small-town Denison, Texas where she accepted a job as an on-air meteorologist at KTEN-TV, right in tornado alley, covering severe weather from Sherman/Denison (North Texas) to Ada (Southern Oklahoma). After the most active tornado season Oklahoma had seen in May 2019 (105 tornadoes!) Alana is excited to join WeatherNation to cover weather all across the nation. If you're interested in following her on social media she can be found @alanacameronwx!

Alana Cameron

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After temperature extremes and a very active month of May, the active severe weather pattern lingers for Texas into June. A morning round of storms continues across Oklahoma and will push south. Then we are expecting an afternoon round of storms to develop between Dallas and Houston this afternoon and evening. SOUTHERN PLAINS - The Storm Prediction Center has issued a SLIGHT (level 2 out of 5) risk, for Texas on Sunday. Scattered large hail, some of which could be significant (2"+), and isolated damaging winds are possible mid-afternoon to mid-evening in Texas.<h1>THREATS</h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-31 182232-1748738150712.png">Tornadoes will also be possible. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Web 2-1748771027140.png"><h1>TIMING</h1><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/2025-06-01 05-46-12-1748771345339.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>For the latest on watches and warnings in your area, be sure to watch WeatherNation, we stream 24/7.

Plains Storms Heading to Texas

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Rob grew up in South Florida, where daily afternoon storms and hurricanes piqued his interest in meteorology early on. That interest was fostered by his teachers and his father, who one time brought him onto the roof of their home to watch a funnel cloud move through the Everglades several miles away. Years of filmmaking and tv production in high school gradually pushed him toward broadcast meteorology at Florida State University, where he joined and eventually led the student run daily weather show. After graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Meteorology, he began his career at KESQ in Palm Springs, California before heading to KFSN in Fresno and WLOS in Asheville, North Carolina. He has covered a diverse array of extreme weather events, including haboobs and flash flooding in the desert, extreme snow in the Sierra, hurricanes, and Appalachian ice storms. He also enjoys telling stories and reporting about weather issues.

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Rob Bradley

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Smoky skies will continue to cover portions of the Central and Eastern United States this weekend, as massive fires in Canada continue to spread. An upper-level trough in the Northeast and Great Lakes is guiding the smoke from north to south, which will eventually bring the smoke as far south as the Gulf Coast.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/web 8-1748774540363.png"><h1>Smoke Overhead</h1>The forecast below shows where smoke will be visible overhead and doesn't necessarily indicate where air quality will be impacted. Think hazy sunrises and sunsets. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/2025-06-01 06-44-10-1748774691541.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Near Surface Smoke / Air Quality Impacts</h1>This model shows where smoke will be thick near the ground, indicating areas where air quality impacts are more likely. Minnesota is expecting more widespread impacts on the Air Quality front. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/2025-06-01 06-48-32-1748774938443.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Air quality alerts have been issued in the Upper-Midwest, with additional alerts probable into early next week as thick smoke lingers in the region.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Web 10 -1748774825547.png">Air quality on Saturday was impacted in the Upper-Midwest and in the Ohio Valley. Be sure to monitor your air quality locally and limit time outdoors if it reaches levels that will impact your health. For most people, this won't be until the AQ reaches the "unhealthy" category.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Web 11-1748774879826.png">For the latest forecast in the Upper-Midwest, tune into the Central Regional Forecast at :30 past the hour, or stream it anytime with the WeatherNation app!

Wildfire Smoke Spreads South Across the U.S.

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Even through summer is approaching, the northern lights may still dazzle millions Sunday night into Monday morning. A powerful solar flare erupted from sun late Friday night, with an Earth directed coronal mass ejection (CME) expected to arrive sometime Sunday. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/ezgif-51637e8d7b470f-1748712327325.gif">Astronomers are in a wait and see mode for how strong the CME may be, but many are hopeful it will be strong enough to bring aurora borealis down to the mid-latitudes, including a large portion of the north United States late Sunday into Monday. The Space Weather Prediction Center is expected G3 conditions, with the potential for G4 conditions by the 2nd, or early Monday morning. Their latest forecast shows the potential to view the aurora down to I-80 in Iowa and Nebraska.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-31 112223-1748712236698.png">G4 conditions would mean aurora viewing would be possible even farther south, especially for long exposure photography. It is worth noting the timing and strength of a CME is difficult to forecast, but satellites away from the Earth will be able to confirm if and when a CME impact is expected with about 30 minutes of lead time for earthlings. This means if you plan to try to view the aurora, stay up to date with the Space Weather Prediction Center's latest conditions.<h2>Cloud Forecast</h2>Even if the aurora may be visible overhead, it doesn't mean clouds won't run your fun. For the northern and mid-latitudes, there will be some cloud cover over the northern Rockies, Great Lakes, and northern New England.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/2025-05-31 11-22-33-1748712624382.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>

Aurora Borealis Could Reach the Mid-Latitudes Sunday Night

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Atlantic hurricane season is just around the corner, so the question is, when and where we will see the first system of the season?Signs are pointing to areas around Central America during the 2nd or 3rd week of June, as increasing lift moves into the region along with westerly winds. The Climate Prediction Center is highlighting this region (top of page) with low confidence of a tropical system forming in the western Caribbean or southwestern Gulf, also known as the Bay of Campeche. This doesn't indicate a system is expected, so be sure to stay up to date with the 7-Day forecast from the National Hurricane Center. Better chances for formation around Mid-June are expected in the Eastern Pacific, which <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/an-area-to-watch-in-the-pacific-already">already has one name crossed off the list</a>.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-29 104826-1748537463299.png">A system in the Gulf or western Atlantic is not unusual in the month of June, which typically has warmer water early in the season compared to the MDR in the Atlantic (between the Caribbean and west Africa).<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-29 104849-1748537876634.png">The early season will more often see more tropical storms than hurricanes, but hurricanes can form and impact the United States, so it's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/hurricane-prep-week-2025">always best to be prepared</a>. Andrea is the first name on the list in the Atlantic in 2025.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-29 104834-1748537884478.png">NOAA and Colorado State are expected an above average season in the Atlantic Basin. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/noaa-predicts-above-average-2025-hurricane-season">Click here to read more.</a>

First Tropical System in the Atlantic Could Form Mid-June

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Hurricane Season has begun in the Eastern Pacific basin! The season officially kicked off on May 15. Almost two weeks after the start of the season, tropical depression One-E formed and was quickly upgraded to Tropical Storm Alvin.<h1>Alvin</h1>TD-1E strengthened to Tropical Storm Alvin on Thursday, but quickly reached its peak intensity Thursday evening before it started to weaken on Friday. The storm is expected to weaken to a remnant low as it nears Cabo San Lucas Saturday, but will still pack scattered heavy showers.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-31 053724-1748691617272.png">Moisture from this system is expected to move into portions of the Southwest this weekend, increasing chances for thunderstorms and flooding.<h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-30 053532-1748604940060.png">Next System</h1>The next system in the Eastern Pacific basin may not be far behind Alvin. An area of low pressure could form west of Guatemala next week. With conditions favorable for development, Barbara may not be far behind Alvin. Steering currents would likely take this system to the west away from Central America.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-31 054558-1748691965709.png"><h1>Pacific Tropical Climatology</h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-20 073348-1747748094171.png"> Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.

First Named Storm of the Season in the Pacific, Alvin Heads Toward Baja

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Here we go again! The West Coast is going to heat up in a serious way over the upcoming weekend. Triple-digit heat is likely.<h1>CAUSE</h1>A one-two punch of high-pressure centers will help the west get toasty. The second of which will be stronger, setting the stage for potentially record heat.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Web 1-1748425733737.png"><h1>HOW HOT WILL IT GET</h1>Several records in California fell on Friday and more are likely to fall on Saturday across the Southwest.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/1png-1748661478433.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-28 190352-1748481074398.png">We're getting in the habit of practicing heat safety and looking before we lock the cars. Heat is always the most dangerous aspect of weather, killing more people every year than any aspect of severe weather.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/1-1748661586538.png">This heat will reach up into the Northern Rockies as well. Record High temperatures will be expected Saturday and Sunday across Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Heat advisories are now in place for parts of the Northwest through Saturday too.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/1-1748661622964.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-28 190403-1748481082412.png">Thankfully, this is a fairly abbreviated snap of hot weather. Once Sunday comes around, more changes are expected to arrive in the west.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/1-1748661670564.png">Catch the West Regional forecast on demand or every hour :50 past the hour.

Jesse Kelley

Record Heat Returns Out West

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As the month of September wrapped up on Sunday, Old Man Winter decided to pay a visit to the state of Montana.  While mountain locations have already received snowfall earlier in the month, lower elevations picked up their first measurable snowfall on September 30th.  One of those cities was the state's largest: Billings.

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Most of the snow on Sunday accumulated on grassy and elevated surfaces.  Snowfall totals were generally light.

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While nothing was record-breaking, the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Billings made note of the recent rarity of September snowfall.

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It had been 18 years since the last measurable September snowfall at the local NWS office!  Historic weather records at nearby Billings Logan International Airport show that September averages around 1.1 inches of snow.  It just had not happened for nearly two decades!

Looking ahead, the wintry weather will move east on Sunday night and Monday morning.  Areas of North Dakota and Minnesota may pick up a slushy inch of snow, mainly on grassy surfaces.

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As for Billings, Monday and Tuesday will be warmer and sunnier.  By midweek, cooler and rainier weather returns.

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For WeatherNation, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MeteorologistJoeAstolfi">Meteorologist Joe Astolfi</a>

September Snow in Billings, Montana

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First Named Storm of the Season in the Pacific, Alvin Heads Toward Baja

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Record Heat Returns Out West

Here we go again! The West Coast is going to