Originally born in Spokane, Washington,  Jackie's Dad was in the Air Force which led her to a life of travel. She has lived in Wichita, Okinawa, Japan, Baltimore, New Jersey, Indiana and South Carolina.  After graduating from Kadena High School, in Okinawa Japan, she got a full basketball scholarship to Coppin State College. On the court she was a 4-year starter and reached over 1000 points in her basketball career. She was also named Athlete of the Year for the whole university in 2002. Off the court, she earned a degree in Broadcast Production/English.

After college, she landed a job as a radio personality. Jackie went on to have a successful career for 12 years working at KXLY broadcast center. While on the radio, she decided to change career. Jackie went back to school, graduating from the Mississippi State Meteorology Broadcast Program. From snow, to tornadoes, to hurricanes, she has had experience forecasting all these events.

Jackie Brown

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<h1>What To Expect</h1><p>A ridge of high pressure has brought another day of record high temps. Temps were well above average and records were broke again! Manchester, New Hampshire hit a a high of 95 degrees, beating out it's old record by a few degrees. Cities across the Northeast reached the 90s! As temperatures soared, more records were set. This ridge is moving out, a low pressure it's associated backdoor cold front will move through. This is already bringing much cooler air to the Northeast!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/observed high temps-1685744477679.jpg"></p><p>Outside of the record heat, strong and severe storms developed. Hail was and gusty winds were the main severe threats today! In Herkimer, NY hail up to 1.50" was reported.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/northeast haillll-1685753295179.jpg"></p><p>Get ready for the cooler air! This afternoon, we saw temps in some cities drop 20 to 30 degrees within the past 24 hours! Expect much cooler air in place for your Saturday and the weekend. You will feel the chill with any plans you have over the next couple of days.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/24 hour temps change-1685744647543.jpg">As this low continues south, we can still see a few thunderstorms lingering this evening, before tapering off overnight. An isolated strong gust can't be ruled out this evening. The Northeast will be mostly dry, but expect a few showers and thunderstorms to develop in the mid-Atlantic for your afternoon time frame.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-02 16-25-58-1685744868386.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>As we look ahead at the temperature trend, below average temps are what you can expect. The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) has the Northeast trending cooler for next week.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/temp outlook-1685745629640.jpg"></p><p>For more on the temperature extremes impacting the U.S., join WeatherNation for your latest top weather headlines, always streaming 24/7.</p>

Huge Changes for the Weekend in the Northeast

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<h1>Another Record </h1><p>With gulf moisture continuing to stream into the Northern  Rockies and Northern High Plains, we have seen another day of heavy rain and another record set. Billings, Montana set a daily rainfall record with 1.20" today! An active pattern will continue into the weekend. A trough of low pressure, plenty of moisture and daytime heating will combine  to see the continued chance of daily thunderstorms.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/montana rainfall -1685751787431.jpg"></p><p>The Weather Prediction center has a moderate risk of excessive rainfall through this evening, as storms continue through the overnight hours. Tomorrow, the already saturated soils will see more rain and you can expect  another day  of scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms with flooding concerns. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/this evening-1685751800235.jpg"></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/saturday -1685752253572.jpg"></p><p>With the excessive rainfall threat in place,  more flooding will be probable through late Saturday night. Slow moving thunderstorms, snow melt and runoff can result in flooding of streams, creeks and low-lying areas. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/flood alerts-1685751813479.jpg">Expect showers and a few thunderstorms overnight, and increasing storms tomorrow afternoon. On Sunday, you guessed it...another batch of rain and storms will develop with diurnal heating. Rainfall totals of 1-2 inches will be possible from these storms, with localized heavier amounts. </p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-02 18-22-05-1685751772851.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/next 5 days-1685751819648.jpg"></p><p>To stay up-to-date with these flooding concerns and the latest forecast tune into WeatherNation for :30 and :50 past for your Central &amp;  Western Regional Forecast.</p>

More Rain &  Flooding For The Northern Rockies

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<p>Over the last two days, wind and hail reports have been common in New Mexico and in Texas. A TORNADO WATCH has been issued for a portion of these two states through this evening. Large hail and gusty winds will be possible. A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for portions of Texas and Oklahoma through midnight. A confirmed/observed tornado was reported near Fort Stockton, Texas.</p><p></p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1664788455329779715" src="https://twitter.com/WeatherNation/status/1664788455329779715/photo/1"></div><h1>This Evening</h1><p>We have had multiple severe storms and tornado warnings today, and the threat will continue through this evening. Each storm will be capable of producing damaging winds, large hail or tornadoes. This threat will continue to diminish through the overnight hours.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/flflf-1685753851976.jpg"></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/tonight-1685753859505.jpg"></p><p>There will still be a few showers and storms around tonight, with an isolated severe threat, but you can expect another day of strong storms tomorrow, in some of the same spots that have seen flooding and severe weather.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-02 16-56-04-1685746598213.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><h2>Saturday</h2><p>The severe weather risk continues into Saturday in similar areas thanks to a persistent upper level pattern and dry line setup at the surface. We will see an isolated threat for severe storms, with damaging winds being the biggest threat.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-2 RSC day2-1685733460780.png"></p><p>A few showers linger through the I-35 corridor Saturday morning before another push of moisture develops in the Rockies during the afternoon and evening hours. These storms will not only possess severe weather threats but also heavy rainfall adding to the flood threat as well.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-02 08-05-01-1685714764367.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Check back for updates and tune in to continue to follow this developing story on WeatherNation.</p>

The Severe Threat Continues in Texas

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<p>Flood alerts are in effect over the Texas Panhandle and Northeast New Mexico where we expect moisture in our upper atmosphere to collide with the dryline, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/Severe%20Weather%20Continues%20Across%20the%20Great%20Plains"><strong><em>producing widespread showers and storms</em></strong></a>, which will continue heavy rainfall. This region has seen much above average rainfall within the last month, and while it should help the ongoing drought conditions, additional rainfall could overwhelm the soils. Amarillo, Texas has seen the sixth wettest May ever! Rainfall totals were over 300 percent with 7.36" for the month of May.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/texas flood-1685740714896.jpg">The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has highlighted the risk of excessive rainfall through this evening, with a MODERATE risk, a level 3 out of 4 in the Texas Panhandle. This is where we had parts of HWY 87 flood on Thursday and water rescues were necessary. Flood alerts remain in effect due to saturated soils. Speaking of saturated soils, we have seen well above average rainfall in these areas over the last month, meaning the ground will have a hard time absorbing any additional moisture on the way.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/through tonight -1685745963235.jpg"></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/saturated soil-1685715506584.jpg">We will see daily showers and thunderstorms producing the severe weather threat but also the risk of 3-5" over the Texas Panhandle. Please do not drive through flooded roadways and use caution if you live near low-lying areas.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/rainfall-1685715495503.jpg">For more on the severe weather and flood threats, stay with WeatherNation for the latest in your Top Weather Headlines always streaming 24/7.</p>

Flash Flooding Likely Again in the Texas Panhandle Tonight

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Summer of 1993, New England Dragway. That's when and where Steve knew he wanted to become a meteorologist. More than 20 years later he is extremely fortunate and blessed to be able to live his childhood dream. As a lover of math and science, Steve had a consistent interest in weather in elementary, middle, and high school before discovering you can major in meteorology. He attended Lyndon State College in Vermont where he received a bachelor's in meteorology-broadcasting and associate's in television news. He has worked as a meteorologist and reporter in Winchester, VA, Burlington, VT, and most recently in West Palm Beach, FL. He's recognized by the American Meteorological Society with the Certification of Broadcast Meteorologists.

Steven Glazier

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<p>Tropical Depression Two strengthened into the first named storm of the 2023 hurricane season, Arlene! Hurricane hunters zigzagging through the tropical cyclone for several hours Friday finally found enough evidence that indeed, a tropical storm has formed. The hurricane hunters observed 50 knot winds at the level they were flying, translating to 35 knot winds at the surface. A 35 knot wind equals roughly 40 miles per hour, which is the equivalent of tropical storm-force. Tropical storm-force winds are 39-73 mph.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/arlene-1685740151174.jpg">The change to Tropical Storm Arlene was expected, but it won't be long-lasting. The storm is forecast to continue moving southward and return back to a tropical depression by Saturday as it heads toward Cuba. Regardless of tropical status or strength, over the next three days, the heaviest rainfall will favor southern Florida with the risk of over 5" in spots.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-02 05-34-23-1685705734776.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Generally, Florida's soils can handle this amount of moisture, but given how saturated some areas are, flooding could definitely take place.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-1 RSE FL accum-1685675017609.png">As a result, the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has highlighted the risk for excessive rainfall in Florida and a flood watch is in effect through Friday night for southern Florida for 2-4" of rain, with 6"+ possible in localized areas.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/2-1685564511431.jpg">Due to the proximity of the tropical system, waves will be higher with rough surf along Florida's west coast and the central Gulf Coast on Friday. Be careful if you plan on going to the beaches, or wait until later in the weekend when the rip current threat lessens. Even strong swimmers can be swept out to sea in a rip current.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-1 RSE Rip current-1685675133224.png">For more on the wet weather forecast in the Sunshine State and for eyes on the Gulf, stay with WeatherNation for the latest forecast information.</p>

Tropical Storm Arlene Moves Towards Cuba

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<p>There will be heavy rainfall over the Plains States for several days as a few factors come into play. An onshore flow in the upper atmosphere bringing in Pacific moisture will meet with a surface low transporting Gulf moisture north. These two sources of moisture aid in producing showers and thunderstorms that will bring significant rainfall, prompting flood alerts. Showers and storms fire off the higher terrain through the evening hours over the next few days, moving from north to south. We will see storms carry into the overnight hours, especially in Montana and northern Idaho. While widespread severe weather is not likely, a few stronger storms are possible along the Wyoming/Nebraska border on Thursday and on Friday once again for Colorado's Front Range.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-01 16-37-42-1685659148234.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Flooding will be a concern, as we see days of additional rain and heavy rainfall. Some cities like Bozeman, Montana, have already seen heavy rain. Bozeman broke the daily record yesterday with 1.00" of rain for May 31st. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/record rainfall bozeman-1685659269260.jpg">Excessive rainfall will be a big concern, especially where the <span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26)">Weather Prediction Center has highlighted the risk into Friday. Upwards of 3" will be possible along the I-90 and I-25 corridors of the northern Rockies. A FLOOD WATCH has been issued for central Montana and eastern Wyoming due to heavy rainfall causing flooding. Watch out for rivers, creeks, and streams to be running high.</span></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/slot0-1685649171925.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/slot0-1685649313975.jpg"></p><p>For more information and updates with this system, tune into WeatherNation for :50 past the hour for our Western Regional Forecast.</p>

Flood Threat for the Northern Rockies This Week

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Patrick Crawford has always been a huge weather buff! He grew up in Plano, Texas, and it was there that he experienced what Mother Nature was capable of doing. He would always turn on the television to see what local meteorologists were saying about the weather. That's when he realized he wanted to be a meteorologist.

Patrick graduated from Northern Illinois University (’04) with a degree in Meteorology and a double minor in Mathematics and Geography. Broadcast Meteorology has been great to him and he has been able to work in television markets all across the country. Some of his stops have included New Orleans, Green Bay and even Yuma, Arizona. He is so excited to be part of the WeatherNation team.

He has been awarded the prestigious CBM (Certified Broadcast Meteorologist) weather seal from the American Meteorological Society.

Feel free to catch up with Patrick Crawford on his <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MeteorologistPC/">Facebook</a> and on <a href="https://twitter.com/MeteorologistPC">Twitter</a> pages.

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<p>The Storm Prediction Center has issued a <strong>MARGINAL</strong> (level 1 out of 5) risk for portions of Minnesota, northern Iowa, and western Wisconsin. Hail will be the main threat but damaging winds will also be likely. This follows hail from the same system on Monday in the Dakotas.</p><p>The peak of storm activity will be associated with warmer afternoon temperatures before letting up by the evening. Storms continue into the overnight hours, as more moisture and energy arrive from the west.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/mnstorms-1685490007006.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Forecast rainfall totals will be locally higher where stronger storms are expected to move through. Currently, there is a risk of excessive rain that may lead to localized flooding. Since there is a persistent and slow-moving pattern, some storms are capable of producing up to 3" of rainfall. This would be good news for the drought in western Iowa.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/rainfall-1685461597072.jpg">More on this story can be watched live at :30 minutes past the hour during the Central Regional forecast. Join us!</p>

Strong Storms for Minnesota & Iowa

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We had damaging wind, flooding, hail and even dust storms impact parts of Arizona and New Mexico on Monday and it looks like these same areas could see more severe thunderstorms on Tuesday.
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Look at all of those wind reports out of Phoenix over the past 24 hours!  This is also where we saw a dust storm roll through Monday afternoon.
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Large hail and damaging winds will be the main weather threats for Arizona and New Mexico today.  Some storms could produce some intense rain also, leading to a flash flooding threat.
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The best chance for showers and storms will be during the peak heating hours this afternoon.

Keep checking back with WeatherNation for more updates on today's severe weather chances for the Southwest.

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Severe Storm Chances for the Southwest Tuesday

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Huge Changes for the Weekend in the Northeast

What To ExpectA ridge of high pressure has br

More Rain & Flooding For The Northern Rockies

Another Record With gulf moisture continuing

The Severe Threat Continues in Texas

Over the last two days, wind and hail reports

Flash Flooding Likely Again in the Texas Panhandle Tonight

Flood alerts are in effect over the Texas Pan

Tropical Storm Arlene Moves Towards Cuba

Tropical Depression Two strengthened into the

Flood Threat for the Northern Rockies This Week

There will be heavy rainfall over the Plains

Strong Storms for Minnesota & Iowa

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a MARG