<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.

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<p>A strong upper-level low-pressure system moving east from California will set the stage for another round of severe storms late this week from the Plains through the Deep South and Midwest. Storms look most intense late Thursday through the day on Friday as they track across the lower Mississippi Valley with significant hail, tornadoes, and damaging straight-line winds.</p><h2>Thursday</h2><p>The risk on Thursday stretches from the Rio Grande River to northeast Indiana, with a higher risk from Tulsa through Del Rio (yellow region). The most widespread hazard on Thursday is expected to be large hail, possibly over 2 inches in diameter in some locations. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_thursday spc slight-1679533293830.JPG">Areas that could see hail that poses a significant risk to property (lime size and above) are highlighted in purple below.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_sig hail potential-1679533302789.JPG">A low-end but nonzero tornado threat is expected to accompany the risk of hail and damaging winds. This area is much smaller and is confined to either side of the Red River Valley.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_tor potential thu-1679512482108.JPG">Storms develop along the area of low pressure on Thursday afternoon and evening near the cold front in Oklahoma and Missouri. Later in the evening and overnight, storms initiate along the new cold front in Texas with large hail.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_rsc 12z thursday-1679512491823.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><h2>Friday</h2><p>The severe weather risk increases on Friday as storms approach the Mississippi River. Significant tornadoes and damaging winds appear likely given the strong wind shear and favorable low-level environment for supercells.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_rsc_fri enhande-1679512498246.JPG">The Storm Prediction Center is highlighting the chance for significant severe weather for the region below. This means at least one of the following is expected: strong tornadoes (EF2+), hurricane-force winds (gusts over 74 mph), and/or hail over 2 inches in diameter. Given the favorable setup previously mentioned, winds and tornadoes are likely the more significant threats for this region. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_sig outlook friday-1679512526905.JPG">High-resolution models are just starting to get into the range for the timing for this event, but storms are most likely to be the strongest from the late morning through the evening. Storms that form ahead of the cold front are the most likely to be capable of the strongest winds, and tornadoes. The storms continue pushing east overnight into Saturday as well.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_friday 18z-1679533457848.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Details for this system still need to be fine-tuned, such as exact location, timing, and specific storm threats. Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.</p>

Severe Storm Chances Return to the Plains & South Late Week

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<p>With the jet stream focused over the Midwest, the weather looks active through the end of the week with severe storm chances and flooding. A stronger low-pressure system moves across the region Thursday night into Friday, and more widespread hazardous weather appears likely. Isolated severe storms are possible starting overnight, with large hail the primary concern. Find a way to cover/protect property before going to bed.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_overnight spc-1679533233891.JPG">Storms aren't expected to fire up until later this evening and through the overnight hours through the Great Lakes. Some of these storms could contain large hail.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_rnc 18z chicago area fcst-1679533141866.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>As a stronger trough moves from the Plains into the Midwest Thursday into Friday, severe storm chances will increase in the region, particularly farther south near the Ohio Valley and Mid-South.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_thu fri outlook-1679533168700.JPG">Storms look active around and south of I-70 during Thursday afternoon and evening, with large hail and damaging winds the most likely hazards. As the surface low and cold front moves across the region into Friday, an intense line of storms could form and move through late Friday with all modes of severe weather possible.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_rnc 18z thu-1679533176546.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>With multiple rounds of heavy rain expected, there is growing concern for flash flooding toward the end of the week, especially Friday. As soils become more saturated, expect flash flooding to become likely around the Ohio River by late Friday. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/3-22 RNC FFA-1679539698065.JPG"></p><p>The Baron forecast model (below) already depicts a widespread 1-4 inches of rainfall with isolated higher totals. This additional rain, combined with already saturated soils, is what's prompting the elevated flood threat.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_rnc rne_3k 18z-1679533184433.JPG">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest in the Severe and Rain forecast streaming 24/7.</p>

Strong Storms & Flooding Target the Midwest Now through Friday

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<p>CALIFORNIA - An apparent tornado touched down in the Los Angeles suburbs on Wednesday afternoon as another atmospheric river and low-pressure system came to a close. This was in Montebello California, an eastern suburb of the city of L.A.. The extent of the damage and injuries is unknown at this time but there was debris in the air during the tornado and buildings have been reported as damaged - stay with WeatherNation as we keep you updated.</p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1638629055934365696" src="https://twitter.com/WeatherNation/status/1638629055934365696"></div><p>In addition to strong thunderstorms, we've seen heavy snowfall and heavy rainfall across the state of California. Snowfall totals in 24 hours got up to 40 inches in the Running Springs area, whereas rainfall totals in 24 hours got up to 5". </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_rsw_california snow reports new-1679533621284.JPG"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_rsw_california rain reports-1679533628461.JPG"></p><p>Through Thursday morning, rain and snowfall totals look to be less impressive, but there will be another batch of rain and snow as we head into Friday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_rsw_california 18z-1679533733713.JPG"></p><p>Winter weather advisories have been issued for this late week snowfall for the northern Sierra and northern mountains of California.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_rsw_winter alerts friday-1679533764448.JPG"></p><p>Stay with WeatherNation for the latest in the snow amounts and timing for the Western U.S., the Western regional forecast is at :50 past the hour!</p>

Tornado Touches Down in Los Angeles area Wednesday Afternoon

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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!

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<p>Snow is in store for the northwestern U.S. mountain from the Tetons of Wyoming through the Cascades of Washington, winter weather alerts are in effect for heavy snow and gusty winds.</p><h1>Wyoming and Idaho</h1><p>Winter weather advisories (purple) and winter storm warnings (pink) remain in effect for Wyoming and Idaho through Thursday for 3 to 10 inches of snowfall based on your elevation.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_rnw_wyoming winter alerts-1679532671746.JPG"></p><p>Here's a look at our forecasted snowfall totals for the region. Snowfall totals for the winter weather alerts are not as significant, but once our next Pacific system moves farther inland, by Friday and Saturday we could see a lot more snowfall for our higher elevations.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_wyoming 18z snow-1679532678797.JPG"></p><h1>Northwestern U.S.</h1><p>Winter weather alerts have been issued for the Cascades of Washington and Oregon as well as the Blue Mountains of northwestern Oregon.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_rnw_new winter alerts-1679524547903.JPG">Snowfall totals will vary based on elevation but generally, 15 to 25 inches above 2500 feet are possible with winds gusting as high as 40 mph.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_rnw_18z fcst-1679532711744.JPG"></p><h1>Forecast Timing</h1><p>Here's a look at the ongoing Rockies system and the following Pacific front that are expected to bring nice and healthy snowfall totals to the northwest but potentially dangerous driving for those without snow tires.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_rnw_18z-1679532812841.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>For more on this weather headline be sure to join us at :50 minutes past the hour for your western regional forecast.</p>

Snow Returns to the Rockies and Cascades

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<p>FOUR CORNERS - Fresh snow is leading to unstable slopes and the avalanche risk through much of the Southwest and Northwest this week. In addition to your standard winter alerts, Colorado and Northern New Mexico are under <strong>avalanche watches</strong> (orange) and <strong>warnings</strong> (blue) for the most dangerous avalanche conditions continuing through Thursday. Unfortunately, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://avalanche.org/avalanche-accidents/">avalanches killed two</a> people this past weekend in Colorado alone - on March 17th and 19th.</p><p>Snowfall totals across Colorado and New Mexico have been impressive since Wednesday. We've had upwards of a foot to nearly four across the state of Colorado.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_rsw_four corners snow totals-1679533924642.JPG"></p><p>Snowfall totals of one to three feet are possible around the highest elevations of Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico. The lower elevations can reach around 6-12 inches. This will result in difficult mountain travel, especially at night and over the high elevation passes. In addition</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_four corn 18z-1679533934404.JPG">For more on the Southwestern forecast join us on WeatherNation at :50 past the hour.</p>

Avalanches in Colorado Claim the Lives of Two - Avalanche Alerts Continue

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<p>In addition to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/severe-storm-chances-return-to-the-plains-south-late-week">severe storms</a>, heavy rain is expected from the Ozarks through the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/strong-storms-flooding-target-the-midwest">Ohio Valley</a>. A band of heavy rain is possible along a frontal boundary that will combine with plentiful moisture.</p><h1>Flood Alerts</h1><p>Flood watches have been issued Thursday through Saturday from Oklahoma through Ohio. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches can be expected with locally higher amounts of up to 4 to 5 inches possible.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_midsouth flood alerts-1679523100603.JPG"></p><h1>Forecast Rainfall</h1><p>Soaking rain is expected to extend from Oklahoma through the mid-south and into the midwestern states of Ohio, Indiana, and even through Pennsylvania. Rainfall totals could be around 2 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts up to 6" possible.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_18z midsouth rain-1679532589151.JPG">Storms are expected to build along a frontal boundary to bring in storms and heavy soaking rainfall.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_18z overview-1679532595588.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Excessive Rainfall Outlooks</h1><p>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/#page=ero">Weather Prediction Center</a> has issued an excessive rainfall outlook for much of the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys on both Thursday and Friday with the incoming heavy rainfall. A <strong>moderate</strong> risk (level 3 out of 4) for heavy rainfall is possible on both Thursday and Friday. Streams, creeks and low-lying areas can be impacted, and flooding will be likely. Driving conditions can change quickly, so make sure to be weather aware and always turn around and don't drown.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_wpc thursday level 3-1679523485484.JPG"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_wpc friday level 3-1679523489286.JPG"></p><p>Tune in to Weather Nation throughout the hour for all your top weather headlines.</p>

Heavy Rain & Flood Threat for the Ohio Valley Late Week

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<p>Relief from the cold is back in-sight, just in time for Spring Breakers to get on the beach! Everywhere there is a pink dot is an opportunity to tie or break records through the weekend and into early next week. Most of the records will be in Florida, but a few of our coastal cities will get a crack at well above average temperatures this week too.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/potential record highs-1679493285772.JPG">Highs will soar into the 80s with even some low 90s, potentially setting records each day this weekend. The heat will fuel strong storms though, and we have the risk of severe weather through the south on Friday. Be prepared for some rain showers along the Gulf Coast to finish out the week.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_thu to sat new-1679534004240.JPG"></p><p>Temperatures on Friday could be upwards of 10-15 degrees above average!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_fri dep from avg-1679534021555.JPG"></p><p>Stay with WeatherNation for the latest on the temperature swings, streaming 24/7!</p>

Record Heat to Finish Out the Week in the Southeast

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There have been two tornadoes confirmed near Portland, OR so far this week.

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According to the <a href="https://www.weather.gov/pqr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Weather Service in Portland, OR</a>, the state has an average of about 2 tornadoes per year, which they say makes this "not too unusual."

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For WeatherNation, I'm <a href="https://media.weathernationtv.com/team/meredith-garofalo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Meteorologist Meredith Garofalo</a>