<p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; color: #454545;">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></span></p>

Rob Bradley

RobBradleyjpeg-1679518597323.jpeg

<p>Extremely hazardous air has been impacting the Eastern Seaboard as wildfire smoke pours south from Canada. Hazardous air quality has been shifting south and offshore from Wednesday into this Friday. While air quality is expected to improve for many areas today, linger unhealthy air quality is still possible. An upper-level low with northerly flow is the culprit, bringing intense wildfire smoke but also cooler conditions and slightly unsettled weather in terms of showers this week. Most areas are expected to stay under the "unhealthy" air quality category, which is the category that greatly impacts most of the population with eye and lung irritants. People with respiratory issues still should limit time outdoors and should not be doing any strenuous activity outdoors.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-09 AQ Map-1686309021635.jpg">The thickest smoke will be across the mid-Atlantic with some improvements toward NYC and New England. As a whole, Friday's air quality will be the best through the region of the last couple of days, but there will still be some smoke and haze in the air. For specific city by city information on air quality in your area - please visit the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fire.airnow.gov/"><strong><em><u>EPA's website</u></em></strong></a>. </p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-09 05-09-41-1686309032088.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>The same cold front that helps usher in northerly flow also produced some rain and thunderstorms Thursday. Severe weather did take place across the DMV region early in the day Thursday, with large hail reported. Some thunderstorms produced hail up to half dollar size! The low continues to hover along the I-95 corridor Friday, keeping the pattern the same--cool and cloudy with isolated showers and storms. Saturday the low edges into the Atlantic and pulls some of the moisture that direction too, leading to a drier afternoon through the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Isolated showers are still possible through New England, but more spots will stay dry than get rain.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-09 05-10-49-1686309078643.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Highs into the weekend will be below average but warming slightly as the upper level low providing cooler air pulls into the Atlantic Ocean. By Sunday most will be returning back to at or above average temperatures.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/slot0-1686256398467.jpg">For more information on the Northeast, join WeatherNation for the latest top weather headlines, always streaming 24/7.</p>

Smoke Impacts Linger, Improves this Weekend

smokemapjpg-1686317369041.jpeg

<p>A low pressure system will increase the risk for damaging storms this weekend in the Southern Great Plains, including the I-35 corridor from Dallas to Oklahoma City. Wind, hail, and tornado or two are possible, with the most impactful storms expected during the afternoon on Saturday. A low pressure system moving into the Southern Great Plains will increase upper-level winds to support more organized thunderstorms, including supercell thunderstorms delivering large hail. At the surface, dewpoints will surge in southerly flow while highs in the 90s provide plenty of instability for strong updrafts and severe thunderstorms.</p><h2><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-07 S PLains Moist-1686133107387.jpg">Friday</h2><p>The severe weather threat starts on Friday with a marginal risk for a large sections of the central and southern Great Plains, including Oklahoma City in the overnight threat. Wind and hail are expected to be the primary hazards.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/spc today-1686316609419.jpg"></p><h2>Saturday</h2><p>Saturday's risk (top of page) covers a large section of I-20 and I-30 in northeastern Texas. Wind and hail are expected to be the more widespread hazards again, though a tornado or two may be possible as directional shear increases Saturday afternoon.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-09 WInd Sat-1686309996717.jpg">In addition to the heightened wind and hail threats, significant hail (bigger than golf balls) will be possible Saturday around the DFW Metroplex. Be sure to protect or cover property before storms begin! A tornado or two is possible for a similar region of northern Texas, including Dallas and Wichita Falls.</p><h2><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-09 Sig Hail-1686310010409.jpg">Forecast</h2><p>Showers and storms start Friday afternoon around the TX/OK Panhandles and eastern New Mexico and Colorado. As these storms push into central Texas, they will become more organized, with likely bow echoes forming. This is an indication of a strong wind potential for the region and it occurs overnight. Be sure to have a way to et severe weather alerts if you live in central Texas.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-09 05-25-47-1686310252436.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Some storms will be leftover Saturday morning from the previous day's activity but as daytime heating increases, more thunderstorms develop, including "supercell" thunderstorms across central and east Texas with the risk of damaging tornadoes &amp; large hail. Please think ahead to your weekend plans and the potential for hazardous weather.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-09 S Plains Rain-1686310437465.jpg">Heavy rain is expected where strong thunderstorms form, leading to an isolated flooding threat for both Friday and Saturday. 1-3 inches of rain are possible where storms form, with higher totals in areas that see multiple rounds of storms. Be sure to check back in and stay with WeatherNation for the latest on air and online.</p>

Enhanced Severe Weather Threat Targets Dallas This Weekend

0609SatSPCjpg-1686309513563.jpeg

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

JackieBrownjpeg-1679518619427.jpeg

<p>Over the next few days, flood alerts are in place for parts of Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. Moderate to heavy rainfall is possible as a system lingers over this part of the country. Heavy rainfall can lead to flash flooding, ponding on roadways and rising of streams, creeks and rivers. Some of the storms may have localized rainfall rates of 1-2" per hour.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/NW flood alerts-1686321361040.jpg">It's been a busy week and more storms are expected to develop each day into the weekend. Daytime heating, moisture that has streamed in from the Gulf and an area of low pressure alongside a frontal boundary will provide enough lift, moisture and energy for storms to develop, especially during the afternoons and evenings. </p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-09 08-34-01-1686321371861.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>There will be the potential for very heavy rainfall. Rainfall totals can reach up to 4 inches of some places over the next 5 days. Montana has the best potential of seeing some of the heaviest rainfall. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has issued excessive rainfall risks for the next few days in the Northwest. According to the WPC, there are a few areas of central MT over 90% saturated (based on NASA Grace imagery). This will help increase flooding potential with already saturated soils.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/NW rainfall-1686321303861.jpg"></p><p>More widespread cooler temps arrive Friday and Saturday, back towards where we should sit for mid-June.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/fri=sun-1686261346135.jpg">For more information and updates on the flood threat in the northern Rockies and Pacific Northwest, join WeatherNation always streaming 24/7 and with the latest alerts always scrolling at the bottom of your screen.</p>

Flood Threat Covers the Northwest

setupjpg-1686237256396.jpeg

<div dir="ltr">
<div dir="ltr">
<div dir="ltr">
<div dir="ltr">
<div>
<div dir="ltr">
<div>Lucy is originally from the Boston area but has spent the last four years forecasting and living in Colorado! She stayed in the northeast for her education, graduating Summa Cum Laude from SUNY Oswego with a B.S. in Meteorology. Just a few days after graduation, she made the cross country move to Colorado Springs, CO to begin her career at KKTV, the CBS affiliate. Lucy has covered historic blizzards, tornadoes, windstorms, the largest wildfires in Colorado state history and dust storms ... they truly "get it all" in Colorado! Lucy is excited to forecast on a national level and continue her passion of explaining the science behind the weather!</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>

Lucy Bergemann

Untitleddesign4png-1682539884658.png

<p>A stubborn area of low pressure that has been parked over the Southwest will weaken slightly today and move north ... only to be replaced by another, stronger low pressure system on Saturday. This means more rain, cooler temps and generally unsettled pattern across the Four Corners, California and Nevada.</p><h2>California - Nevada</h2><p>We have seen decent rainfall over the last few days in California and flood alerts continue through area rivers, creeks and streams due to snowmelt. Over the next few days, incoming moisture will produce another 1-2" of rainfall which will create flood concerns for the foothills and Sierra Nevada. Meanwhile, elevations over 8,000' may see a bit of fresh snowfall, on the order of 3-6"!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/SW snowfall-1686320212775.jpg"></p><h2>Four Corners</h2><p>In the Four Corners the same upper level low will produce southwest/southerly flow which will clash with the Rockies and Gulf Moisture that makes it to the front range of Colorado and New Mexico. These ingredients touch off the severe weather threat on Sunday for southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/sw spc-1686320301620.jpg"></p><h2>Forecast</h2><p>Pacific moisture will be pulled into the region on Saturday, keeping rain chances elevated for the next few days. Expect heavy rain and an increased risk of flash flooding (especially within burn scars). Snow will be likely overnight Saturday into Sunday as moisture then migrates into Colorado and Utah for the second half of the weekend. We stay showery in California on Sunday but the severe weather threat and heaviest rainfall will be closer to the I-25 corridor. </p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-09 08-17-41-1686320385877.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>This area of low pressure will not only bring rain, but will keep temps a tad below average. Los Angeles normally has highs in mid 70s this time of year, but the cool air, moisture and cloud cover associated with the low will hold temperatures near 70 for the next few days.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/sw 3 day temps-1686320361173.jpg">For more on the Southwest forecast, tune in for the Western Regional Forecast, always :50 past the hour.</p>

Cutoff Low Produces Cool & Wet Weather in the West

swsetupjpg-1686320437897.jpeg

<p>More strong storms are possible as a cold front moves through the Southeast Friday. This front produced isolated storms Thursday but a few were strong enough to produce gusty winds and hail in parts of Georgia and South Carolina. As the front dips to the south on Friday, more isolated severe storms are possible in southern Georgia and parts of Florida. Damaging wind and hail up to the size of quarters will be the main threats. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/spc today-1686316879439.jpg">A few showers are possible during the morning along the frontal boundary with activity become more widespread through the afternoon. Before the storms arrive, it will be hot and humid which will help to fuel stronger storms during the afternoon and evening. Make sure you have a way to receive weather alerts and pay attention to changing conditions if you have outdoor plans!</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-09 07-20-03-1686316897398.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Although widespread flooding is not expected, locally heavy rainfall is possible. Watch out for standing water in low-lying or poor drainage areas. Get the latest details on this top weather story along with the Southeast regional forecast, at :10 past the hour on WeatherNation!</p>

Thunderstorms Continue for the Southeastern U.S. Friday

denvermiagamejpg-1686316884844.jpeg

Brittany Lockley

BrittanyLockleyjpeg-1679519515040.jpeg

<p>A system tracking down the Northern tier of the country will continue to move south through the plains, and then East through the Great Lakes. It has been several weeks since the Great Lakes saw rain, so this is very beneficial.</p><p>Gulf moisture has been enough to help trigger daily thunderstorms from the Upper Midwest and to the northern High Plains this week. Showers and Thunderstorms will continue Friday when storms can be expected across the central High Plains. Heavy rain, gusty winds, and hail will all be possible.</p><p>Within the past weeks, the Great Lake region has been dry, so this rain is much needed. Throughout the weekend, areas across the Great Lakes can expect 1-2" inches of rainfall.</p><h1>FRIDAY</h1><p>Moisture combined with a trough of low pressure will help increase the thunderstorm chances on Friday. There will be enough energy in the atmosphere to get some heavy rainfall. The best timing will be in the afternoon and evening hours. As this system moves south overnight, it should weaken.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-09 065437-1686315308366.jpg"></p><p>Friday morning starts out mostly dry, but daytime heating helps to spark up showers and thunderstorms. As this system progresses to the east, expect more showers and thunderstorms on Saturday.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-09 06-58-05-1686315540472.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Model data shows that most areas will receive at least 1-2" of rain. Isolated heavy rain will be possible, leading to flooding issues.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-09 065917-1686315584796.jpg">To see current conditions in your area, download the WeatherNation app, and scroll to the right to find our live radar. You can also watch us right there in the app 24/7, and get live storm information through the stream.</p>

Rain Continues for the Plains & Upper Midwest

0609070140jpg-1686315718813.jpeg

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

SteveGlazierjpeg-1679519064733.jpeg

<p>After a multi-day flood threat for the Great Plains is starting to wind down as energy now shifts towards the Gulf Coast of Texas. In Central Texas, thunderstorms produced large hail around the Interstate 35 corridor... Golf ball size hail fell in Bulverde! Winds also gusted as high as 67 mph in Texas City!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/slot0-1686256685032.jpg">Storms in Central Texas will continue to move towards the Gulf Coast overnight. Storms will be aided by a cold front dropping in from the north. This front is a more organized forcing mechanism and will start to switch up the nearly stagnant pattern we've been in across west Texas over the last few weeks. Although a few storms could still be strong, most will remain below severe limits overnight.</p><p>Grounds are saturated in areas, increasing the flood risk around the metros. Keep this in mind as a couple inches of quick rainfall will be possible with each storm cell that moves through.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/flood threat-1686230054305.jpg">For more on the flood risk and severe weather concerns, join WeatherNation for the Central and Western Regional forecasts, always :30 and :50 past the hour, respectively.</p>

Heavy Rain, Storms for Texas Thursday night

TXWindReportsjpg-1686272118792.jpeg

All-time record highs were set in several locations in Montana and Idaho on Saturday, including areas where wildfires started over the weekend.

West Glacier, Montana recorded its hottest temperature on record of 100° on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Missoula, Montana, along with Pierce, Idaho (105°). Thompson Falls, Montana tied its all-time hottest temperature (107°) as well.

<img class="alignleft wp-image-95303 size-full" src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2018/08/pierce.png" alt="All-Time Record Highs Set in Montana, Idaho on Saturday" width="1920" height="1080" /> <img class="alignleft wp-image-95304 size-full" src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2018/08/west-glacier.png" alt="All-Time Record Highs Set in Montana, Idaho on Saturday" width="1920" height="1080" />

Unfortunately, fires started over the weekend in the area, partially due to the incredibly intense heat.

https://twitter.com/GlacierNPS/status/1028697252028530688

The heat has built under a dominant ridge of high pressure over the West, continuing intense warmth across the region through the week. Cooler temperatures, however, are already starting to filter into the area, and it won't be nearly as hot for the upcoming week. Temperatures are expected to mainly be around seasonal averages for mid-August, as the ridge of high pressure flattens out.

<img class="alignleft wp-image-95305 size-full" src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2018/08/miz7.png" alt="All-Time Record Highs Set in Montana, Idaho on Saturday" width="1920" height="1080" />

Stay with WeatherNation for the latest on the record-breaking heat and the continued dry conditions across the West.

For WeatherNation: Meteorologist <a href="https://media.weathernationtv.com/team/chris-bianchi/">Chris Bianchi</a>