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.

Connect with Rob on <a href="https://twitter.com/WxRobBradley">Twitter</a>

Rob Bradley

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Tropical Depression Two strengthened into the first named storm of the 2023 hurricane season, Arlene (ABOVE)! Hurricane hunters zigzagging through the tropical cyclone for several hours Friday finally found enough evidence that indeed, a tropical storm had formed. Arlene's maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph, and the storm is very asymmetrical with almost all of the thunderstorm activity northeast of the center.The storm is forecast to continue moving southeast and weaken back to a tropical depression sometime Saturday as it heads toward Cuba.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-03 Arlene Cone-1685792112517.jpg">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.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-03 05-37-18-1685792277341.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Generally, Florida's soils can handle this amount of moisture, but given how saturated some areas are, flooding could definitely take place.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-03 FL Rain FC-1685792181173.jpg">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 Sunday for southern Florida for 1-3" of rain, with 4"+ possible in localized areas.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-03 FL FW-1685792197680.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 Saturday. Be careful if you plan on going to the beaches, or wait until later when the rip current threat lessens. Even strong swimmers can be swept out to sea in a rip current.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-03 FL Rips-1685792211233.jpg">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.

Tropical Storm Arlene Moves Towards Cuba

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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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Over the last few days, wind and hail reports have been common in New Mexico and in Texas and Friday continued that trend. There was even a tornado spotted near Fort Stockton, Texas during the afternoon (ABOVE). That same storm also produced baseball sized hail!The threat for strong storms will gradually diminish overnight but a few storms could still produce damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/OVN Fri SPC-1685757605058.jpg"><h2>Saturday</h2>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.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-2 RSC day2-1685733460780.png">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.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-02 08-05-01-1685714764367.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Check back for updates and tune in to continue to follow this developing story on WeatherNation.

Brittany Lockley

The Severe Threat Continues in Texas

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A ridge of high pressure has brought another day of record high temperatures to the Northeast Friday. Temps were well above average and many records were broken again! Manchester, New Hampshire hit a a high of 95 degrees, beating out it's old record by a few degrees. Baltimore, Maryland hit 97 degrees! This ridge is moving out and now, a low pressure system and its associated backdoor cold front has started to move in. This is already bringing much cooler air to the Northeast, which will stick around for the weekend.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/observed high temps-1685744477679.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/NE Record Highs Friday-1685757224477.jpg">Outside of the record heat, strong and severe storms developed across the region during the afternoon. Herkimer, New York saw ping-pong ball size hail and half dollar size hailstones were reported in Bradford, New Hampshire.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/NE Hail Reports-1685757309399.jpg">Get ready for the cooler air! Temperatures in some cities have dropped 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.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/24 hour temps change-1685744647543.jpg">As this low continues south, rain and storms will taper down overnight. The Northeast will be mostly dry Saturday, but expect a few showers and thunderstorms to develop in the mid-Atlantic in the afternoon and evening. Clouds will linger in the Northeast, adding to the chill in the air.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-2 RNE low-1685759788365.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>As we look ahead at the temperature trend through the middle of June, there is a pattern change ahead! The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) favors cooler than average temperatures for the Northeast, and much of the eastern and central US in general.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/temp outlook-1685745629640.jpg">For more on the temperature extremes impacting the U.S., join WeatherNation for your latest top weather headlines, always streaming 24/7.

Huge Changes This Weekend in the Northeast

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<h1>Another Record</h1>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 Friday. Billings, Montana set a daily rainfall record with 1.20" received! 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.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/montana rainfall -1685751787431.jpg">The Weather Prediction Center highlighted north central Montana with a moderate risk of excessive rainfall overnight. This is as rain and storms continue to roll over the same already saturated soils. Here, in the darkest green color, flash flooding is possible with impacts including ponding on the roads and water covering the roads. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/this evening-1685751800235.jpg">Saturday, the already saturated soils will see more rain, with scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms throughout the afternoon and evening. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/saturday -1685752253572.jpg">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.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/flood alerts-1685751813479.jpg">Expect showers and a few thunderstorms overnight, and increasing storms Saturday afternoon. On Sunday, you guessed it...another batch of rain and storms will develop with diurnal heating. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-02 18-22-05-1685751772851.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Rainfall totals of 1-2 inches will be possible from these storms, with localized heavier amounts.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-2 RNW accum-1685760386130.png">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.

More Rain &  Flooding For The Northern Rockies

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Flood alerts are in effect over the Texas Panhandle and western Oklahoma, where moisture in our upper atmosphere will collide with the dryline, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/Severe%20Weather%20Continues%20Across%20the%20Great%20Plains">producing widespread showers and storms</a>, which will continue heavy rainfall threat. 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 triple compared to an average May, with 7.36" of rain recorded this May.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-2 RSC ffa-1685760465452.png">The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has highlighted the risk of excessive rainfall overnight. The darker green colors indicate elevated chances for flooding, due to saturated soils and training areas of heavy rain. This is where we had parts of HWY 87 flood on Thursday and water rescues were necessary. With how wet May was through this part of the region, the saturated soils means the ground will have a harder time absorbing any additional rainfall, and increases the chance for runoff. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-2 RSC ER-1685760658114.png"><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.<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.

Flash Flooding Likely Again in the Texas Panhandle Tonight

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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.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-01 16-37-42-1685659148234.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>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 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.<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">For more information and updates with this system, tune into WeatherNation for :50 past the hour for our Western Regional Forecast.

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.

Patrick Crawford

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The Storm Prediction Center has issued a MARGINAL (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.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.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/mnstorms-1685490007006.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>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.<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!

Strong Storms for Minnesota & Iowa

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A low pressure system sitting in the southwest will stream in plenty of moisture from the Pacific into areas like New Mexico and Texas over the next few days. This will help fuel up plenty of thunderstorms as we head into our work week.

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Rain will be quite heavy and consistent over the next several days. Rainfall totals could reach up to 4 inches for northern Texas and Oklahoma. This could potentially lead to flooding, as well. Make sure to stay weather aware over the next few days, and remember, if you see flooding turn around, don't drown.

Severe Weather for the South!

Tropical Storm Arlene Moves Towards Cuba

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The Severe Threat Continues in Texas

Over the last few days, wind and hail reports

Huge Changes This Weekend in the Northeast

A ridge of high pressure has brought another

More Rain & Flooding For The Northern Rockies

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Flash Flooding Likely Again in the Texas Panhandle Tonight

Flood alerts are in effect over the Texas Pan

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There will be heavy rainfall over the Plains

Strong Storms for Minnesota & Iowa

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