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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The pattern across the Northeast has been cool and rainy as of late. Many residents likely can't recall the last weekend it did not rain. But now, Mother Nature looks to flip the switch, with widespread, record-breaking heat possible heading into next week. Ahead of the intense here, there is still an isolated chance we could get some stronger storms.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/ezgif-346a7c7af5e206-1750531250153.gif"><h2>Hot Temperatures Incoming</h2>A strong high-pressure system will build later this weekend into early next week, sending temperatures soaring. As a result, extensive heat alerts have already been issued across parts of the East Coast, with more likely to follow as we head into next week.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 123751-1750531256786.png">Record highs are likely across the Northeast starting Sunday and lasting through at least Tuesday. Over 170 locations could tie or break records during this stretch.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 081435-1750515357234.png">And keep in mind—these highs in the 90s and even triple digits don’t tell the full story. With humidity factored in, heat index values will make it feel even hotter.<h2><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 123815-1750531101572.png">Dangerous Heat Risk</h2>This combination of heat and humidity can quickly become dangerous, especially for the elderly and vulnerable populations. The National Weather Service’s HeatRisk product shows widespread extreme heat impacts.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 081711-1750515447396.png">Remember: Heat is the deadliest weather hazard in the U.S., and it’s often underestimated. Don’t let your guard down. Stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities, and check on those at risk.

Northeast: Humid, Stormy, & Uncomfortably Hot

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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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Heat alerts remain in effect through next week across a large swath of the central U.S., stretching from Colorado to Chicago and St. Louis.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 124709-1750531647029.png">On Friday, Denver rose to 99°, one of many spots (above) that broke record high temperatures.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 084523-1750517128632.png">While actual temperatures will be hot, it’s the heat index, or "feels like" temperature, that’s triggering most of these alerts. This afternoon, heat index values are expected to reach 105-110°F in many locations.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 084130-1750516921776.png">Across the Central Plains, highs will climb well into the 90s, with many areas feeling closer to 100°F or more. Since this is the first major heatwave of the season, it’s important to mentally and physically prepare ahead of time.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 124717-1750531655753.png">Avoid strenuous outdoor activities when possible. Stay hydrated, wear light clothing, and take frequent breaks if you must be outside.<h1>TOO HOT TOO SOON?</h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-18 184109-1750293810338.png">Is this early-season heat normal? Not quite. Many places don’t typically see their first 100°F day until July, making this stretch of heat a bit ahead of schedule.This early onset is one reason for the elevated HeatRisk levels, which combine various factors like time of year, intensity, and duration, to assess health threats. Extreme risk zones highlight areas where heat may pose a serious danger, especially for vulnerable populations.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 124747-1750531673790.png">Looking for tips on how to stay safe and beat the heat? Check out the American Red Cross: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://redcross.org/heatcheck">redcross.org/heatcheck</a>

Hot Weather in the Heartland

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NORTHERN PLAINS - After a powerful <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/derecho-tears-through-north-dakota-and-minnesota-friday">derecho tore through North Dakota and Minnesota Friday and into Saturday</a>, we're looking ahead to our next chance for severe weather in the same areas.<h2>Forecast Set-Up</h2>Another upper-level trough is expected to sweep across the Plains and into the Upper Midwest tomorrow. This system will bring the threat of damaging winds, large hail, and even tornadoes.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/06-21_rnc trough-1750516185249.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>At the surface, a frontal boundary colliding with intense heat and instability will provide the lift needed to support thunderstorm development.<h2><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 082917-1750516216669.png">Severe Outlooks</h2>On Sunday, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a SLIGHT (level 2 out of 5) risk for severe weather across portions of Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Some of the same areas were impacted by Friday and Saturday morning's derecho.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 113842-1750527545069.png">There is a tornado risk across northern Minnesota, but there is also a significant hail and wind threat. This region highlighted is where supercells are likely to develop.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 113848-1750527551401.png">As this frontal boundary pushes east on Monday, the SPC has issued an additional SLIGHT (level 2 out of 5) risk for severe weather, including the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan.<h2><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 082118-1750516398997.png">Forecast Timing</h2>Our in-house Baron model suggests storms will be slow to initiate, with most activity ramping up in the late evening and overnight hours on Sunday.By Monday, the tail end of the boundary stalls. As energy and lift encounter hot, humid conditions, storms are likely to develop in the Siouxland and Omaha areas, pushing northeast into more of the Upper Midwest later in the day and into the night.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/06-21_rnc bams3k to 15k-1750516441246.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Be sure to have multiple ways to get severe weather alerts, more details about this will be talked about at :30 past the hour during our central regional forecast on WeatherNation!

Severe Weather Returns to Northern Plains After Friday’s Derecho

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The 2025 Eastern Pacific hurricane season is off to a record-breaking start, with five named storms: Alvin, Barbara, Cosme, Dalila, and Erick. This level of early activity is well ahead of the seasonal average, which typically sees the first named storm by June 10, the second by June 24, and the third by July 6. Dalila forming on the 13th marked the fastest four storms to be named in the basin since record keeping began, beating 1974, which saw Dolores form by the 14th of June.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-20 051607-1750418474627.jpg">Now, there is a new area of concern in the Eastern Pacific. An area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms has roughly a 70 percent chance of development within the next 7 days. This area is currently located offshore of Central America and Southern Mexico.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 113105-1750527076490.png"><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/06-21 gfs-1750527085108.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Backtracking just a bit to Erick, its remnant moisture is expected to move into the United States. This will have a profound impact on New Mexico, with bringing rainfall into the region. New Mexico has been extremely dry, and fires have been ongoing across the region. The rainfall is expected Sunday into early next week.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/rsw-1750527202519.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>ATLANTICThe Atlantic hurricane season, which began on June 1, has remained quiet with no named storms forming so far. This lack of activity is being attributed to three key atmospheric factors: persistent wind shear, marginally warm water temperatures, and the presence of Saharan dust. &nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-29 104826-1748537463299.png">The Saharan dust, which often travels westward from Africa, can suppress tropical development by introducing dry, stable air into the atmosphere. In addition, wind shear is disrupting the organization of tropical waves and disturbances, preventing them from developing into more significant systems. While sea surface temperatures are warm enough to support storm formation, they are not as favorable as in recent years, further limiting activity.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1750388233251.png">Although the Atlantic is off to a slow start, this is not unusual for June. Historically, tropical activity in the Atlantic does not typically ramp up until later in the summer, particularly in August and September, with the peak occurring around the 15th of September.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Day1SVR-1749823458384.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-29 104849-1748537876634.png">For now, the quiet beginning to the season is considered perfectly normal.&nbsp;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.NOAA and Colorado State are expecting 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>

New Tropical Threat Emerging in Eastern Pacific After Hurricane Erick's Landfall

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The summer solstice happened on Friday, June 20th, but apparently the Northern Rockies missed the memo. A cold (relatively) area of low pressure is dropping through the Northwest, creating rain, thunderstorms, and even heavy mountain snow. A winter storm warning is in effect for Glacier National Park above 6,000 feet where 6-12 inches could accumulate in those higher elevation areas. Snow levels could drop as low as 3,000-4,000 ft Sunday morning, causing travel issues on mountain passes over that elevation.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 094950-1750521001934.png">Our in-house model (Baron) shows over a foo of snow in the Lewis Range, which encompasses Glacier National Park in NW Montana, and pockets of 6"+ in SW Montana in the Gallatin Range and the Absaroka Range, in Yellowstone National Park.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 094407-1750521067158.png">Light snow was observed in a few locations Saturday morning, but the bulk of the snow is expected to fall from Saturday night into Sunday morning. A few areas of snow could develop again in the higher elevations late Sunday night. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/2025-06-21 09-50-28-1750521102661.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>

Patrick Crawford

Over a Foot of Snow Expected in the Rockies to Kickoff Summer

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Thursday's storms left a lot of residents in the dark across parts of the Interstate 95 region! Power crews have been working hard trying to get as many customers as possible back on board as the warm temperatures build in! If you decide to use a generator to power your home, please keep it away from windows and doors (at least 25 ft) to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.<h1>Next Round</h1>Another round of severe storms will be possible over the weekend, primarily farther north than Thursday's strongest storms. Energy from the Upper-Midwest moves through the Great Lakes late Friday, arriving in New York state on Saturday. Gusty winds are expected to be the main threat, meaning downed trees and power lines, in addition to a low-end tornado risk. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-20 091639-1750432617401.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-20 091643-1750432624603.png">The threat will continue Sunday morning as storms continue to move in from NW to SE.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1750458862418.png"><h2>Forecast Timing</h2>Tonight, a few storms will try to build into Western NY and PA but they will fizzle as they move eastward! However, more severe storms will be likely on Saturday with leftover severe storms rolling out of Michigan. Another round of severe storms could be possible into Sunday for the New England region.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/New Baron Video 3-1750459027990.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Flooding</h2>Some heavy rain and flooding is becoming likely if repeated rounds of storms move over the same areas like our forecast suggests below!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1750459063230.png">

Jesse Kelley

Storms Knock Out Power on the East Coast, More On the Way

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Major Hurricane Erick made landfall in extreme western Oaxaca, Mexico on Thursday June 19 around 5:30 am CT. Maximum sustained winds are estimated at 125 mph, with a central pressure of 950 mb.<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1935664693391028289" src="https://x.com/NHC_Pacific/status/1935664693391028289"></div>Erick was a category 4 storm as it approached the southern coast of Mexico with winds maxing out at 140 mph. Erick underwent rapid intensification, a term used for storms that increase wind speeds of 35 mph in 24 hours. In 24 hours, Erick increased by 65 mph in 24 hours.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-19 050802-1750331299190.jpg">Erick is a now post tropical system as it continues to bring the threat of more flash flooding and mudslides in Mexico! Some of the moisture from Erick could move northward into the Desert SW next week!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-17 031736-1750151863022.png">The 2025 Eastern Pacific hurricane season is off to a record-breaking start, with five named storms: Alvin, Barbara, Cosme, Dalila, and now Erick. This level of early activity is well ahead of the seasonal average, which typically sees the first named storm by June 10, the second by June 24, and the third by July 6. Dalila forming on the 13th marked the fastest four storms to be named in the basin since record keeping began, beating 1974, which saw Dolores form by the 14th of June.ATLANTICThe Atlantic hurricane season, which began on June 1, has remained quiet with no named storms forming so far. This lack of activity is being attributed to three key atmospheric factors: persistent wind shear, marginally warm water temperatures, and the presence of Saharan dust. &nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-29 104826-1748537463299.png">The Saharan dust, which often travels westward from Africa, can suppress tropical development by introducing dry, stable air into the atmosphere. In addition, wind shear is disrupting the organization of tropical waves and disturbances, preventing them from developing into more significant systems. While sea surface temperatures are warm enough to support storm formation, they are not as favorable as in recent years, further limiting activity.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1750388233251.png">Although the Atlantic is off to a slow start, this is not unusual for June. Historically, tropical activity in the Atlantic does not typically ramp up until later in the summer, particularly in August and September, with the peak occurring around the 15th of September.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Day1SVR-1749823458384.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-29 104849-1748537876634.png">For now, the quiet beginning to the season is considered perfectly normal.&nbsp;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.NOAA and Colorado State are expecting 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>

Major Hurricane Erick Makes Landfall as a Category 3

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Karissa is the Director of On-Air Operations at WeatherNation. Karissa grew up loving math and science, but really fell in love with Meteorology while attending the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. After two summers of storm chasing in the central plains, she knew that it was the career path for her. Standing in front of a thunderstorm and feeling the cool outflow knock her over was an experience she will never forget. After two years at COD, she transferred to Metropolitan State University of Denver. Karissa graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Meteorology. Her high school and college speech and meteorology professors were extremely supportive and pushed her to succeed. Before joining the WeatherNation team, she previously worked as the Morning Meteorologist at KCAU-TV in Sioux City, Iowa and at WMBD-TV in Peoria, IL. She recently was part of a National Edward R. Murrow award winning team for breaking news for their coverage of the EF-4 tornado in Washington, Illinois. In her free time, Karissa enjoys cooking and trying new foods. She is a self proclaimed 'TV Junkie' who can get into just about any show. She is a die hard Chicago sports fan who loves attending professional sporting events.

Karissa Klos

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FEATURE IMAGE AND INFORMATION COURTESY: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.noradsanta.org/">NORAD</a> Watch along with WeatherNation as we track Santa's journey around the world on Christmas Eve! &nbsp;<h1>Fun Facts About Santa's Mission:</h1>Santa's sleigh is approximately 75 candy canes in length or 150 lollypops. The weight at takeoff is 75k gumdrops and Santa is estimated to be 260 lbs at takeoff - we're not sure how much he weighs by the time he lands after all those cookies! Santa's sleigh can travel faster than starlight at maximum speed and is powered by 9 reindeer!<div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a4Bv55EZAMQ" start="0"></iframe></div><h2 style="text-align: start">How Did NORAD Get Their Start Tracking Santa?</h2>For more than 60 years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) have tracked Santa’s flight.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2016/12/santa_and_shoup.jpg"> (Image: Colonel Harry Shoup, NORAD's First Santa Tracker September 29, 1917 - March 14, 2009)The tradition began in 1955 after a Colorado Springs-based Sears Roebuck &amp; Co. advertisement misprinted the telephone number for children to call Santa. Instead of reaching Santa, the phone number put kids through to the CONAD Commander-in-Chief's operations "hotline." The Director of Operations at the time, Colonel Harry Shoup, had his staff check the radar for indications of Santa making his way south from the North Pole. Children who called were given updates on his location, and a tradition was born.In 1958, the governments of Canada and the United States created a bi-national air defense command for North America called the North American Aerospace Defense Command, also known as NORAD, which then took on the tradition of tracking Santa<div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y8eKH9VxeRY" start="0"></iframe></div>

Tracking Santa with NORAD

Fun Facts About Santa's Mission:

How Did NORAD Get Their Start Tracking Santa?

Northeast: Humid, Stormy, & Uncomfortably Hot

The pattern across the Northeast has been coo

Hot Weather in the Heartland

Heat alerts remain in effect through next wee

Severe Weather Returns to Northern Plains After Friday’s Derecho

NORTHERN PLAINS - After a powerful derecho to

New Tropical Threat Emerging in Eastern Pacific After Hurricane Erick's Landfall

The 2025 Eastern Pacific hurricane season is

Over a Foot of Snow Expected in the Rockies to Kickoff Summer

The summer solstice happened on Friday, June

Storms Knock Out Power on the East Coast, More On the Way

Thursday's storms left a lot of residents in

Major Hurricane Erick Makes Landfall as a Category 3

Major Hurricane Erick made landfall in extrem