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

AlanaCameronjpeg-1679518648021.jpeg

In addition to the hot temperatures across the Southern and southeastern United States, there is a consistent threat of severe thunderstorms as we head through the week. On Monday, strong thunderstorms moved across the Gulf Coast, dumping some decent totals. This is in the forecast again on Tuesday.<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="2092024161073770640" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/2092024161073770640"></div><h1>TUESDAY</h1>On Tuesday, there is a MARGINAL (level 1 out of 5) risk for severe storms along portions of the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, from southern Alabama through southwestern South Carolina. Storms are expected to be more isolated in nature, developing within a moist air mass near the Gulf Coast. The main threat will once again be isolated damaging winds.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/dddfff-1787681734230.png">Storms along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts will favor the afternoon hours through Tuesday, when surface temperatures are at their highest. Keep a close eye from Savannah to Jacksonville, as that is where heavy rain has the highest chance of causing localized flooding.<h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-25 080810-1787666912482.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-25 080947-1787667029965.png">WEDNESDAY</h1>On Wednesday, as the main front starts to push through, portions of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana along the Mississippi River are under a MARGINAL (level 1 out of 5) risk for severe thunderstorms, mostly a damaging wind threat.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-25 035657-1787651832030.png">By Wednesday, we're watching the next front that is expected to push through the region. This could bring a more widespread chance for thunderstorms across the Deep South, as shown in our in-house forecast model.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/2026-08-25 03-57-50-1787651894960.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Locally heavy downpours are possible, which could overwhelm some saturated soils. Flash flooding will be possible, with multiple shots at storms.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-25 035829-1787651924965.png">For more on this forecast, be sure to join us at :10 past the hour during your east regional forecast.

Jackie Brown

Rounds of Storms for the Southeast

Screenshot20260825035531png-1787651931701.png

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.

JackieBrownjpeg-1679518619427.jpeg

Strong storms rolled through the High Plains Monday. Some of these storms had really strong updrafts, dropping hailstones over 3" in diameter!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-25 033648-1787650666585.png">Severe chances continue this afternoon, with damaging winds and large hail as the main concerns if anything develops. There is a significant wind threat across the western Plains and Front Range on Tuesday; in blue is where we could see 75+ mph winds. In green is where we have an isolated tornado threat near the surface low in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-25 081430-1787667285067.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-25 033850-1787650755233.png"><h2>Forecast Timing</h2>As the front moves east, new development will be possible as we run into more daytime heating and Gulf humidity.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/JVVVB-1787682887132.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>For more info on the central regional forecast, tune into WeatherNation at :30 past the hour, every hour.

Significant Winds and Hail Possible for the Plains

fjfssspng-1787682665068.png

Kevin Schneider

A021DDE71AA34C50BB5468289EA6B1D7jpeg-1699372868991.jpeg

El Niño has been smothering tropical waves in the Atlantic this summer, with three named storms to date but only 16% of average cyclone energy! This doesn't mean the rest of the season will be just as quiet, however, as 66% of all hurricane activity in the Atlantic occurs between August 20th and October 10th.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-23 032445-1787477089898.png">Right on cue, we are seeing 2 areas of potential development in the Atlantic Basin. A tropical wave, Invest 96L, has moved off of Africa and is now in the far eastern Atlantic. In the days ahead, it may have a better chance to get its act together this week as it moves across the MDR (main development region) in the Atlantic, between Africa and the Caribbean. There is a high chance for development right now.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-25 075631-1787666207391.png">The two primary global forecast models are showing development late-week, Both develop the system into a low, but the strength of the system varies quite a bit as the GFS deepens the low more quickly. The system is still only about halfway through the tropical Atlantic by Thursday afternoon, which means any impacts to the U.S. would be another 6-10 days out, at least.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-25 040948-1787652601439.png">Maritime Canada should be aware of the other potential area of development. As it moves north, we could see some brief organization from this system. Gusty and rainy conditions are expected from now through the area of low pressure passing on Wednesday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-25 075713-1787666243504.png">Stay tuned...this is the time of the year when the Atlantic Waters can get a little rowdy. The next system to gain tropical storm status in the Atlantic will be named Dolly.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-22 081921-1787408368849.png">Stay tuned to WeatherNation for the latest in the tropics!

Administrator

Atlantic Tropics: Two Areas of Investigation

Screenshot20260825075444png-1787666090482.png

High pressure has returned to the Southwest. Extreme Heat Warnings (in pink) have been issued for cities including Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Tucson, and Yuma. Heat Advisories (in orange) have been issued across the Inland Empire of California.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-25 035319-1787651614644.png">We started the week with plenty of triple digits across the Southwest, even Los Angeles is getting close to the century mark by midweek.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-25 035343-1787651635736.png">Los Angeles in particular is of interest because it has been nearly 2 years since we have hit the century mark. The last time LA was over 100 degrees was September 5th of 2024.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-24 193702-1787621943327.png">The HeatRisk across the southwest is in the extreme levels so please take this heat seriously, take frequent breaks, stay hydrated, and stay cool.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-24 194121-1787622122389.png">For more on this, be sure to join us:50 past the hour for your west regional forecast.

Adrian Hernandez

Extreme Heat Returns to Los Angeles and the Southwest

Screenshot20260824194121png-1787622135271.png

Taban Sharifi grew up in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. She is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) with the American Meteorological Society (AMS). She has a B.S. in Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Environmental Sciences with a minor in Environmental Systems and Society from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Go Bruins! While in school, Taban was a meteorology intern with NBC LA. There she helped forecast daily weather for the greater Los Angeles region and created a playbook to deploy weather sensors for NBC owned-and-operated stations across the country. Her first on-air job took her to San Angelo, Texas, where she was a morning meteorologist and co-anchor. Working in West Texas gave her knowledge and experience covering severe storms. From there, she moved to Palm Springs, California. People think forecasting in California is sunshine all the time, but with temperatures in the 120’s, wildfires, damaging winds, floodings, and earthquakes, the forecasting kept her very busy! She also worked there as a general assignment reporter and told community stories. Taban is excited for the challenge and opportunity to forecast nationally with WeatherNation. She also looks forward to exploring all that Colorado has to offer!

Taban Sharifi

TabanSharifijpeg-1679519287847.jpeg

Record heat rolls on across the Lone Star State. Several cities saw record highs over 100 degrees on Saturday and once again on Sunday. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-03-29 061107-1787577476042.png">On Sunday, a record high temperature was set in Melbourne, Florida.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-23 190845-1787533729856.png">The intense heat is likely to continue for the next few days with more potential records. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-03-29 062205-1787577486559.png">Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings remain across the Southern U.S. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-23 184828-1787533766535.png">Feels-like temperatures remain dangerously hot. Many areas will feel like 110°+.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-23 153127-1787520711759.png">That means we are in the danger category for heat index values. Heat exhaustion is likely and heat stroke is possible. Take care of yourself and your loved ones. Check in on your neighbors!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-23 034424-1787478268843.png">Stay tuned to WeatherNation for the latest.

Tracey Anthony

Stifling Heat Holds Steady for Southern U.S.

Screenshot20260329061654png-1787577498114.png

Brittany Lockley

BrittanyLockleyjpeg-1679519515040.jpeg

A stormy end to the week is taking shape for parts of the eastern U.S., where rounds of thunderstorms will bring torrential rain, localized flash flooding, damaging winds, and tornadoes.&nbsp;Thursday, storms produced significant damage across parts of Delaware and Pennsylvania. In Dover, a tornado hit, causing damage throughout the city. A high school near Lancaster, PA had its roof ripped off. Friday, storm surveys will be performed to assess some of the damage.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/VON_082026_RNE_DOVER, DE_DRIVING THROUGH THE DAMAGE IN DOVER_FB_CAITLIN HARVEY_BH_082016-1787279216568.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/VO_082026_RNE_YORK, PA_DAMAGE TO EASTERN YORK HIGH SCHOOL_YORK EMS_BH_082026-1787279282869.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Showers and storms will linger into early Friday morning over areas of the Mid-Atlantic. The severe risk will diminish for the morning, and then the risk picks up during the afternoon and evening.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/FORECAST-1787270277549.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Urban communities will be particularly vulnerable. Heavy downpours can quickly overwhelm storm drains, leaving streets, underpasses, and other low-lying areas flooded. Areas that experience multiple storms could see the flooding risk increase as the ground becomes increasingly saturated.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/PIC 2-1787274133924.jpg">A cold front moving east will provide the trigger for showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. With plenty of moisture available, some storms will be capable of producing a large amount of rain in a short period of time.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-20 080419-1787234676441.png">Friday, the focus for heavier rainfall and thunderstorms is expected to extend from parts of Virginia and North Carolina toward the Delmarva Peninsula and portions of South Carolina.&nbsp;Severe storms could extend all the way down to the Gulf Coast for Friday afternoon and evening.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-21 040323-1787306617672.png">The front could linger near the East Coast rather than quickly clearing the region, allowing additional showers and storms to develop into the start of the weekend. Several inches of rain could accumulate in some locations, especially where thunderstorms repeatedly track over the same areas.&nbsp;If a roadway is covered by water, drivers should turn around and find another route. The depth of floodwater can be difficult to determine, and even relatively shallow moving water can create hazardous conditions for vehicles.&nbsp;Tune into WeatherNation TV for more details.

Severe Storms and Heavy Rain Across the East Coast

Screenshot20260821040223png-1787306550922.png

MIDWEST - After a week of flooding rains in the Midwest, today we enjoy a break from the relentless rainfall. However, many remain under flood watches and warnings as rivers remain swollen.<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="2088604118151479464" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/2088604118151479464"></div>FLOOD THREATAdditional rainfall could increase the risk of flash flooding across the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Appalachian region. As the front works through, some localized flooding will be possible overnight. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/OVERNSSSS-1787016460932.png"><h2>Overnight Severe Threat</h2>The Storm Prediction Center and National Weather Service have issued a severe thunderstorm watch through tonight across the Southern Appalachians. The SPC has us under a slight risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe storms through the overnight hours.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-17 193201-1787016747073.png">

Front That Caused Flooding Heading East

ezgif650f1c96c8edeb7cgif-1786928854009.gif

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

PatrickCrawfordjpeg-1679518802702.jpeg

The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted Sunday night sending a steam cloud into the atmosphere that lasted for almost an hour. Here is a look at some of the latest information.

<img class="alignnone wp-image-133225 size-full" src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2020/12/Capture-11.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" />
<h1>Kilauea Volcano Tweets</h1>
https://twitter.com/WeatherNation/status/1341059595440181248

https://twitter.com/USGSVolcanoes/status/1341068650615324674

https://twitter.com/USGSVolcanoes/status/1341065647149768704
<h1>Kilauea Eruption</h1>
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a new lava flow interacted with a pool of water inside the crater and that led to a quick, but strong eruption late Sunday night.  A steam cloud shot up near 30,000 feet and USGS officials estimate lava fountains rose to 165 feet into the atmosphere.  The NWS also issued an advisory for falling ash as prolonged exposure to ash can cause eye and respiratory irritation.

The National Weather Service says the eruption at Kilauea appears to be diminishing.  Here is the very latest tweet from that office.

https://twitter.com/NWSHonolulu/status/1340965552186159104

More updates are on the way on WeatherNation

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

The Kilauea Volcano Erupted Sunday Night on Hawaii's Big Island

Kilauea Volcano Tweets

Kilauea Eruption

Rounds of Storms for the Southeast

In addition to the hot temperatures across th

Significant Winds and Hail Possible for the Plains

Strong storms rolled through the High Plains

Atlantic Tropics: Two Areas of Investigation

El Niño has been smothering tropical waves in

Extreme Heat Returns to Los Angeles and the Southwest

High pressure has returned to the Southwest.

Stifling Heat Holds Steady for Southern U.S.

Record heat rolls on across the Lone Star Sta

Severe Storms and Heavy Rain Across the East Coast

A stormy end to the week is taking shape for

Front That Caused Flooding Heading East

MIDWEST - After a week of flooding rains in t