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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About two-thirds of all Atlantic hurricane activity typically occurs between August 20th and October 10th. We're heading through the heart of Atlantic hurricane season, and we certainly have activity that indicates an uptick in energy. In addition to Erin, we're tracking two tropical waves in the Atlantic Basin. The NHC is no longer monitoring the low directly east of Bermuda.RELATED ARTICLE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/an-area-to-monitor-in-the-atlantic">Latest on Hurricane Erin</a><h1>Invest 90-L</h1>The next tropical wave has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression or stronger over the weekend. The good news for the East Coast is that this storm's path will likely be east of Erin, and it should be a smaller and weaker storm, meaning smaller waves and minimal additional erosion. People with interests in Bermuda should monitor this storm closely as it could make direct impacts. Tropical Storm Watches could be issued for Bermuda soon. This will likely get the next Atlantic basin name, Fernand, pronounced FAIR-NAHN.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/pic6-1755969258764.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-23 045717-1755947011067.png"><h1>Invest 99-L</h1>Another tropical wave is trailing behind in the MDR (Main Development Region) of the Atlantic. Conditions for development become harsh this weekend but the wave could enter more favorable conditions next week as it moves close to the Windward Islands in the eastern Caribbean. Conditions are not expected to remain favorable for development in the Caribbean, but ANY system moving through the Caribbean bears watching as its remnants could spur a low in the Western Caribbean or Gulf toward the end of next week. While chances for those remnants to develop look low at the moment, things can change significantly through the next week.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/pic6-1755969414501.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/pic6-1755969605204.png"><h1>NEXT FEW WEEKS</h1>The tropics in the Atlantic have a chance to stay active through the first week of September. While a large-scale Kelvin Wave isn't likely to spur activity like it has over the last two weeks, additional tropical waves could develop in the Atlantic and the Gulf/Western Caribbean. During this time of year, any development needs to be monitored closely.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-21 051407-1755774861734.png">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.

Patrick Crawford

Watching Two Tropical Waves Behind Erin in the Atlantic

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A strong cold front will be pushing into the Rockies and Midwest this weekend, dropping temperatures considerably. Along the leading edge of that cold air, we'll see enough energy for a few strong or severe storms capable of producing strong winds and large hail. A trailing low pressure system will help the stormy pattern persist into next week for the Front Range and Central Plains.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-23 054118-1755949294679.png"><h2>Severe Weather Outlooks</h2>Isolated severe storms are in the forecast from the Storm Prediction Center on Saturday and Sunday. Wind and hail are the primary hazards expected, but an isolated tornado can't be ruled out.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-23 053359-1755949172877.png"><h2>Forecast </h2>Storms will initiate in the early afternoon over the mountains before tracking to the east-southeast into the Plains. Energy will likely carry some storms through the overnight hours. As the next surface low forms in the lee of the Rockies on Sunday, it will begin to kick up even heavier showers which follow the same patter - starting over the mountains before drifting ESE. Storms are likely going to continue into Monday across the Plains where they will linger through mid-week.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-23 05-54-26-1755950100106.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Flood outlooks (excessive rainfall) have been issued for the next FIVE days!<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-23 05-55-19-1755950157979.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Stay with WeatherNation for the latest updates on the forecast. You can always find your full Central Regional Forecast:30 past the hour.

Front Brings Storms to the Midwest & Front Range

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A lingering frontal boundary, which was responsible for shielding the Eastern Seaboard from a direct hit by Hurricane Erin, has now turned its attention to the Southeast. The front is bringing with it heavy rain and dangerous flash flooding across the South. Charleston, SC, was among the hardest hit with the rainfall on Friday, with 4.16” of rain falling which led to flooding.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-23 055040-1755949853016.jpg">Looking ahead, the greatest risk of flash flooding this weekend remains concentrated from Charleston into southeastern Georgia, including Northeastern Florida. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk ( level 2 out of 4) flash flood risk for this area, while Flood Watches remain in effect.&nbsp;Storms will stick around Saturday, with rainfall rates of 2–3 inches per hour possible in heavier, slower-moving systems. Some areas may accumulate 3–5 inches of rain by day’s end.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-23 055345-1755950031941.jpg">Showers and thunderstorms will stick around through the rest of the weekend. Starting relatively early each morning. The front will slowly make its way farther to the South and bring heavy rainfall across Central Florida.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-23 05-55-55-1755950217379.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The Georgia Coast is expected to see anywhere between an additional 1-2 inches, with isolated higher amounts possible. Soils in this region are saturated from 1-3" of rainfall along the stationary front since Friday. An additional 1-3" is possible with isolated totals even higher.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-23 060935-1755950979999.jpg">Tune into the Eastern regional forecast :10 past the hour for more details.

Front Soaks Southeast, Triggers Flash Flooding in Charleston

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Upper-level high pressure will stay dominant over the Southwest, leading to dangerous heat and dry conditions. Widespread heat alerts remain in place through the weekend. This includes cities like Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-23 072143-1755955318277.png">In the Desert Southwest, temperatures will climb well into the triple digits. Further north, in California, Oregon, and Nevada, highs will climb into the 90s and 100s. The hot temperatures stick around into next week for some across the Northwest.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-23 072214-1755955358011.png">Temperatures have been reaching record levels the last few days, and Friday was no different. A few locations in the Northwest saw record highs and more record highs will be likely on Saturday too.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/1-1755917882633.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-23 072221-1755955368129.png">Remember, cities can feel significantly hotter due to the urban heat island effect. While temperatures in the LA area are expected to be in the 90s, it could still feel 9 degrees hotter or more.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-19 082032-1755613277811.png">The longer range temperature trend for the last days of August looks warmer than normal in the Pacific Northwest/West Coast and cooler than normal across the Four Corners and the East.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-21 203809-1755830295751.png">Tune in to WeatherNation for the latest on your forecast.

Scorching Temperatures This Week Out West

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A lackluster monsoon season has been the story so far this year in portions of California, Arizona, and Nevada. The bulk of monsoonal storms have been impacting New Mexico and Colorado, but that will change through the next week as big surges of monsoonal moisture push all the way to the Pacific at times!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-23 093148-1755963184143.png">Monsoonal moisture is typically moved around the semi-permanent high pressure system that moves north from Mexico during the summer months. This ridge will steer moisture farther north and west this week as it sits over NM and CO. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-23 09-46-26-1755964019689.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Widespread thunderstorms are expected from the weekend through AT LEAST the mid-week time frame. While afternoons look the busiest with many new storms developing over high terrain, moisture will be plentiful enough to see some morning and overnight convection as well. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-23 09-33-10-1755964027321.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The WPC has issued Excessive Rainfall Outlooks (flood outlooks) for the next five days. Most areas will be under the level one risk, marginal, for isolated flash flooding, but a level 2 risk (slight) is being highlighted for some areas as well.

Monsoon Moisture Surges, Flood Risk From California to Colorado

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Hurricane Erin was the first major Hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season, and even though Erin did not make direct landfall in the U.S., impacts were still felt across the eastern seaboard. Hurricane Erin once had a wind field that spanned over 500 miles, and the size of Erin previously made it rank among the top 10% of the largest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded. With the latest update, the National Hurricane Center has deemed Erin to be post-tropical.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-22 211426-1755918872154.png">Coastal flooding remains an issue. Despite staying offshore, the storm’s effects have rippled up and down the East Coast of the United States, prompting emergency responses from North Carolina to Massachusetts. Larger waves will continue for the Northeast, with life-threatening rip currents. Flooded highways will still be one of the biggest concerns moving forward, especially as high tide approaches.&nbsp;Alerts for coastal flooding have been extended up the Atlantic Seaboard up to the Maine coast.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-22 211444-1755918891648.png">Erin will continue to weaken and move away from land. It is interesting to note that Erin may retain some of its strength as it approaches Iceland, Ireland, and the British Isles.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-22 144508-1755895621872.png">Venturing into the water as a beachgoer will remain dangerous along the East Coast. So far, numerous rip current rescues have been reported, just in the Tar Heel State alone.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-22 211558-1755918967725.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-22 211526-1755918975649.png">Stick with WeatherNation TV for the latest.RELATED ARTICLE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/csu-issues-final-2025-atlantic-hurricane-season-forecast">CSU, NOAA UPDATE Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast</a>

Dave Holder

Erin Becomes A Post-Tropical Cyclone

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It's been a story of record-breaking temperatures across different corners of the country lately, but a strong cold front will bring an autumn-like feel to many as we roll into next week!<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-22 06-28-31-1755865735148.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>As the cold front moves into the Great Lakes, it will bring a severe thunderstorm risk along with it (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/an-active-pattern-from-the-northern-plains-to-the-great-lakes">Stormy Great Lakes</a>). Additional thunderstorm activity will be possible along the front as it pushes deeper into the Ohio Valley by the weekend.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/1-1755917629338.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/1-1755917654699.png">Behind the front, a much cooler air mass will move in. High temperatures will only reach the 60s for some neighborhoods across the northern tier states by Sunday. As we enter next week, the Northeast will feel the much cooler air.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-22 143636-1755895002550.png">As the cooler air settles in, overnight lows will be noticeably cooler. Residents of the Upper Midwest may need a light jacket or sweater by Tuesday morning!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-21 123915-1755801563088.png">Is it too early to be thinking about fall foliage? Nah! Locations in northern Alaska are already seeing peak color! It won't be too much longer until the leaves start changing at higher elevations in the Lower 48!<hr>

Jesse Kelley

Strong Cold Front Ushering in Relief From the Heat

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On Tuesday evening, Tropical Storm Hector formed in the Eastern Pacific. Winds reached up to 40 mph, just over the threshold for tropical storm status. The thing to take away with Hector is that it will NOT be impacting any land. It will head on its west northwest progression and really only impact shipping interests and the fishes.

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Hector is the 8th named storm of the season for the Eastern Pacific. Quite the active year so far.

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Where is hasn't been as active, well, that's the Atlantic basin. Still not looking at any tropical development within the next 5 days.

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Don't let that lull you into complacency though. We typically start to see activity in the Atlantic start to ramp up as we head further into August and into September and October.

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For WeatherNation, Meteorologist Kate Mantych

Tropical Storm Hector Forms in the Eastern Pacific

Watching Two Tropical Waves Behind Erin in the Atlantic

About two-thirds of all Atlantic hurricane ac

Front Brings Storms to the Midwest & Front Range

A strong cold front will be pushing into the

Front Soaks Southeast, Triggers Flash Flooding in Charleston

A lingering frontal boundary, which was respo

Scorching Temperatures This Week Out West

Upper-level high pressure will stay dominant

Monsoon Moisture Surges, Flood Risk From California to Colorado

A lackluster monsoon season has been the stor

Erin Becomes A Post-Tropical Cyclone

Hurricane Erin was the first major Hurricane

Strong Cold Front Ushering in Relief From the Heat

It's been a story of record-breaking temperat