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<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>
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Lucy Bergemann

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<p>This weekend was extremely active in terms of severe weather, with rounds of hail, wind and tornadoes throughout the South. Sadly, some of these storms were deadly. For more on the weekend's storms, please click here. More severe storms are possible Monday and Tuesday with threats of large hail, damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding.</p><h1>Today</h1><p>The Storm Prediction Center has issued a SLIGHT risk (Level 2 out of 5) for severe weather across the Gulf Coast states. Strong winds and large hail will be the main threats to watch out for throughout Monday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/severe3-1679908855888.JPG">Tornado potential is isolated but non-zero. The threat sits across portions of Georgia and South Carolina.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/tor today-1679925985295.jpg">Storms will ride along the frontal boundary today. We will be concerned for areas along the I-20 corridor in Georgia and I-10 corridor in Florida for the risk of the strongest storms. More storms develop overnight as the area of low pressure pushes in. </p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/gulf severe-1679909092004.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Rainfall totals could top 3-6 inches where thunderstorms train over the same location, leading to flooding potential. Flash flooding is an equally dangerous and deadly threat with severe storms, especially close to rivers, creeks, streams as well as urban communities. Please, turn around, don't drown.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/flood watch today-1679925576152.jpg"></p><h2>Tuesday</h2><p>Once again there is the risk of severe storms on Tuesday but the risk is more isolated and smaller compared to Monday. Folks along the Gulf Coast are most at risk for damaging winds, along with a waterspout. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/spc tuesday-1679925891019.JPG">Showers and storms will begin early along the area warm front and continue through the first part of the day between I-10 and I-20. We will see storm activity peter by the late afternoon and evening hours, with most wrapping up before dark. </p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/2023-03-27 08-04-08-1679925953051.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Stay with WeatherNation for the latest in the severe weather and flood threat this weekend and early next week in the south.</p>

Severe Storms Across the Gulf Coast Monday & Tuesday

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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

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<p>CALIFORNIA - We have had an incredible snow season and forecast models are trending at another batch moving in as we head into the work week. Snowpack continues to rise in the Sierra and is inching closer to the snowiest year in history, that being 1952-53. We are about 10 feet shy of the snow totals of that winter! Additionally, these systems have been creating isolated strong thunderstorms and very heavy rain. Another round of wet weather is on the way today through Wednesday as a Pacific low moves onshore, bringing more moisture to waterlogged California. Winter weather alerts are in effect for the Sierra from Monday night into Wednesday with heavy snow anticipated over 3000 feet. Winter storm warnings (in pink) will be for 1-2 feet of snow between 4,000 to 6,000 feet, 2-3 feet above 6,000 feet, and 4 feet above 8,000 feet in elevation.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/winter alerts for ca-1679909560166.JPG">In addition to snowfall, we expect heavy rain to be a concern along the coastline, prompting more flood alerts and the risk of mudslides &amp; debris flow. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has issued a Slight risk for Excessive Rainfall on Tuesday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/ca excess rain-1679909641468.JPG">Showers and storms begin this afternoon and continue throughout the evening hours. We will see snow start in the northern Sierra before spreading south into the central and southern Sierra late Monday night and into Tuesday morning. Our first batch of moisture continues throughout the day on Tuesday with high elevation snow showers and low elevation rainfall. Another frontal boundary pushes ashore Tuesday night and Wednesday with more rain and snowfall. </p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/ca rain-1679909695818.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>The extended pattern into the beginning of April remains active in the western U.S. with above-average rain and snow conditions expected. 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>

More Snow & Rain as Snowpack in California Creeps Closer to Top Spot

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<p>Confidence is increasing in the threat of widespread strong to severe thunderstorms erupting across the southern Plains by Thursday afternoon. The threat will continue into Friday. In the upper levels, another potent trough will dig into the southwest from California. This upper-level energy will overspread a warm and unstable airmass, characterized by high humidity, transported on a southerly wind from the Gulf. Ample amounts of wind shear along with surface instability should result in vigorous thunderstorm development by the afternoon. All hazards of severe weather will be possible.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Capture2-1679855578170.JPG">Although thunderstorm activity is expected by Thursday afternoon, the timing of formation along with the amount of storm coverage is yet to be determined. Confidence is higher in more widespread activity by Friday as the main upper-level energy swings through. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted much of the southern Plains into the Midwest for severe weather potential by the end of the week.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/spc thur-1679926873143.JPG"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/SPC friday-1679926865127.JPG">We're still a few days out, so some details will need to be worked out. However, it is never too early to prepare, especially this time of year! Severe thunderstorms and all hazards will be possible as we head deeper into Spring. Historically, we see the most tornadoes during April, May and June. This year we've had a particularly active February and March.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Capture5-1679855998222.JPG">Stay with WeatherNation as we continue to update this developing situation!</p>

Strong Thunderstorms to Return to the Plains Thursday

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<p>After a wintery weekend in Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas, more winter weather has hit the area this morning. We will see snow continue into the rest of the day along I-70 and I-80 with the potential for low visibility and difficult travel. Be prepared for slow going conditions through the Plains. Winter alerts continue today for an additional 2-5" of snowfall. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/wssi-1679907494962.JPG">A low-pressure system will organize out of Colorado today, yielding these winter weather alerts. This system will have the potential to bring additional heavy snow to parts of western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado throughout the day. In addition to the accumulating snow, gusty winds could lead to drops in visibility and difficult driving conditions on I-80 in western Nebraska.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/2023-03-27 08-25-47-1679927234528.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/plains rockies new snow-1679927200187.JPG">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest on the snow threat your central regional forecast is always :30 past the hour.</p>

Snow Chances From Colorado Through the Plains

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<p>A ridge of high pressure in the Gulf of Mexico is providing near record warmth and Gulf moisture in the Southeast, increasing the risk of severe weather as a cold front and surface low pressure system push through tonight. Severe storms are expected to continue Monday with the potential for damaging winds and tornadoes.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/high-risk-of-flooding-across-the-southeast-into-monday"><strong><em>Related Story: High Risk of Flooding Across the Southeast Into Monday</em></strong></a></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/13-1679882268953.jpg"></p><p>Records did occur on Sunday across parts of the South with highs in the 80s and 90s. More records could be broken on Monday for cities in Florida.Everywhere there is a pink dot is an opportunity to tie or break records this week.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/14-1679882321246.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/15-1679882390614.jpg"></p><p>A little more detail provides insight to the hottest temperatures. Monday will be toasty in Florida, but then it will trend a little bit cooler for parts of the Gulf Coast region Tuesday and Wednesday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/16-1679882379270.jpg">The warmth will then surge on Thursday and Friday for the final two days of March in the Southeast. After a very warm winter with record-early blooms, blossoms, and allergies the preview of hot summer weather will be in full force!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/17-1679882437614.jpg"></p><p>Stay with WeatherNation for the latest on the temperature swings and severe concerns, streaming 24/7!</p>

Parts of the Southeast Stay Sunny and Sultry

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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

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<p>With the jet stream focused over the Midwest, the weather has been active across Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. We have seen snowy conditions along with widespread severe weather. Wind reports in Pennsylvania and Ohio have been upwards of 60-70 mph on Saturday! Another quick-moving low-pressure system will help spark a few more storms Sunday through the Midwest. Damaging winds are our primary threat but we can't rule out an isolated tornado either.Another round of storms develops around an area cold front and low-pressure system, focused more into Indiana and Illinois with all modes of severe weather possible once again. Even if a storm does not reach severe criteria, heavy rain will still be a factor, along with gusty straight-line winds.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Capture-1679854701502.JPG"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/CaptureJPG-1679854122466.jpeg"></p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/indy-1679854824677.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>With multiple rounds of heavy rain expected, there is growing concern for flash flooding. As soils become more saturated, expect flash flooding to become possible around the Ohio River with 1-2 inches of rain. 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/2023/03/3-25 RNC accum-1679800118670.JPG"></p><p>A Marginal (level 1 out of 4) risk of Excessive Rainfall has been added for areas of MO, IL, and IN.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Capture-1679849875165.JPG"></p><p>Stay with WeatherNation for the latest in the Severe and Rain forecast streaming 24/7.</p>

Strong Storms Target the Midwest Sunday

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<p>Another low-pressure system moving through the central U.S. will encounter cold air in our atmosphere and has been producing heavy snow and wind in the northern tier of the country. Snow alerts continue in northern Michigan and northern Maine tonight. Winter weather alerts continue Sunday with snow up to 10 inches and sleet up to .25". The winter storm warning is where we can see the highest snowfall totals. Rainfall totals of up to an inch are possible.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/1-1679774540321.jpg"> <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/1-1679739436162.JPG">Steady snow will continue through New England while tapering in the Great Lakes region as cold air and snow wrap around the back side of the low-pressure system Saturday before tapering down early Sunday morning. Snow totals will be heaviest through northern New England where locally up to 6" may be possible. Most in the mountains will see light accumulations though.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Futurecast-1679773328966.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>We will see another 3-6" of snow in northern Maine and across far northern Michigan and the U.P..</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/1-1679773398794.jpg"></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/2-1679774483509.jpg">Looking deeper into the forecast, there is another round of winter precipitation for next Tuesday and Wednesday. There is still a bit of uncertainty in the forecast, especially when it comes to temperature profiles, which determines if we get wet, heavy snow, or sleet and freezing rain. Typically the last snow of the season in the Northeast is in early April. Stay with WeatherNation for the latest in the northeast winter forecast!</p>

Heavy Snow for the Great Lakes and Northeast Tonight

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A few updates have been made to the <a href="https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/long_range/lead14/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">February outlook</a> from <a href="http://bit.ly/2tGBaOr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the previous forecast</a> issued in the middle of January. The eastern third of the nation is now expected to see warmer than normal weather, along with the Southwest. Below average temperatures are forecast in the High Plains.

https://twitter.com/NWSCPC/status/1223688687948451840

Only a few minor changes were made to the precipitation forecast. The High Plains and Southeast are still expected to be wetter than normal. Below average precipitation is forecast for the Central Plains and in California. The may lead to drought conditions expanding in parts of the West.

https://twitter.com/NWSCPC/status/1223689138232119297

<a href="https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/long_range/fxus07.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The CPC noted</a> that the forecast were based on model guidance, statistical tools, global weather patterns, and local sea surface temperatures. <a href="http://bit.ly/2R4v8yM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">El Nino or La Nina will not be in a factor</a> over the coming months as Pacific Ocean water temperatures are near average.