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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<p>WEST: Over the new few days, the pattern that's been guiding our overall weather set-up will shift making room for hot temperatures in the northwest and below-average temperatures late week in the southwest.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/west heat-1686020951128.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Northwest</h1><p>The next couple of days for the northwest will bring in well-above average temperatures. Many of us will be warming up to the 80s and 90s and keeping this summer like pattern going.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_rnw_temps-1686021136315.jpg"></p><p>By Wednesday, places like Spokane Washington will be running almost 25 degrees above average.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_rnw_dep from avg-1686021160399.jpg"></p><p>The Weather Prediction Center has issued an excessive heat outlook for Thursday in Washington and Idaho, showing us that the heat will carry on for the Intermountain West.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_rnw_excessive heat-1686021102925.jpg"></p><h1>Southwest</h1><p>Meanwhile, the southwestern U.S. will be caught up in an upper level low. This will bring in some cooler Pacific air to keep temperatures slightly below average.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_sw set-up-1686021211981.jpg"></p><p>Take a look at temperatures over the next couple of days. Some spots, because of this low will even see some rainshowers and potentially strong to severe thunderstorms. For more on that read this article here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/cutoff-low-brings-daily-storm-chances-to-the-southwest"><strong><em>Cutoff Low Produces Severe Weather in the Western U.S.</em></strong></a></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_Rsw_tue to thu-1686021228283.jpg"></p><p>By Wednesday, between 5 to 10 degrees below early June heat is expected.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_rsw_Wed dept from avg-1686021300636.jpg"></p><p>The Climate Prediction Center even shows over the next 6-10 days high confidence in below-average temperatures in the southwest and above-average closer to the Canadian border.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_spc-1686021361697.jpg">So when should the hottest time of the year be out west? Typically, late July and August!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/warmest time-1686021377103.jpg"></p><p>For more on our temperature trends out west, join us at :50 minutes past the hour for your western regional forecast.</p>

Western Temperatures: Heat in PNW, Cool in SW

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<p>The multi-day flood threat is back for the Great Plains and Front Range from Denver to Amarillo as a constant stream of moisture works in from the Gulf of Mexico. This moisture then hits the Rockies, producing daily thunderstorms, some of which will be severe. The grounds are overly saturated (above) meaning additional moisture will be difficult to absorb. Denver and Colorado Springs saw their 4th and 6th wettest May, respectively with the Texas panhandle experiencing equally soggy conditions. In fact, Dalhart and Borger saw their wettest May month on record!</p><h2>Flood Threat</h2><p>The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has highlighted the risk for excessive rainfall over the next couple of days, from Wyoming through southern Texas with the marginal risk (lowest threat level) and a <strong>SLIGHT</strong> risk of flooding over the Texas Panhandle and eastern New Mexico. Any thunderstorm that develops could quickly put down 1-2" of rainfall, overwhelming soils and creating flood concerns.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_west excess rain-1686020704615.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Indications are for anywhere from 1-3" of rainfall over the next three days. While this may not seem like a lot of rain for other parts of the country, this much rainfall in a short period of time in the Great Plains can cause major issues. The other thing we will be watching will be for rainfall over recent area burn scars, especially in New Mexico where rainfall could cause mudslides and debris flow.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_west fcs rain new-1686020745897.jpg"></p><h2>Severe</h2><p>In addition to the flood threat we also have the risk of severe storms, developing along the dryline on both Tuesday and Wednesday. There is a <strong>MARGINAL</strong> (level 1 out of 5) threat for most of New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle both days. Primary threats are damaging winds and hail. Storms don't look to be as intense compared to last week's severe weather, but they will be widespread, meaning the flood concern will be elevated.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/spc tue-1685973473937.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/spc wed-1685973481306.jpg">Showers and storms develop in the afternoon and evening hours, using the terrain and the dryline to develop, moving into the Plains as the evening progresses. Some of these storms will linger into the overnight hours, pushing into central Texas as MCS's or Mesoscale Convective Systems, producing heavy rain and lightning. More storms develop in the hills on Wednesday with similar threats.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_18z tue-1686020803062.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>For more on the flood risk and severe weather concerns, join WeatherNation for your central and western regional forecasts, always :30 and :50 past the hour, respectively.</p>

Flood Threat from Colorado to Central Texas this Week

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<p>A persistent pattern is keeping the radar active in the Northern Rockies. Overnight, the Storm Prediction Center has maintained a <strong>MARGINAL</strong> risk (level 1 out of 5) for severe storms along I-15 in Montana where locally large hail and damaging winds gusts remain possible. </p><p>The reason for this pattern? A strong ridge of high pressure has been parked over the north-central U.S. and an area of low pressure near the Pacific Northwest which are working together to produce a strong southerly flow, bringing moisture from the Gulf of Mexico as far north as the Canadian Border.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_water vapor-1686020040901.jpg">Showers and storms become widespread each afternoon with heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds. If you have outdoor plans, the mornings will definitely be your best chance of staying dry.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_r rockies 18z-1686020416706.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>For the latest Flash Flood Warnings, download the WeatherNation app. Warnings will always be scrolling at the bottom of the screen. Forecast rainfall totals could exceed 1-4" in localized spots over the next several days. This means a daily chance of flooding will exist at least through Tuesday of this week!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_rnw_excess-1686001945932.jpg"></p><p>Rainfall in the next several days will be up to several inches! Continue to monitor for flooding and avoid high water.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_RNC FCST RAIN 7 DAYS-1686020442673.jpg"></p><p>For more information and updates with this system, tune into WeatherNation for :50 past the hour for our Western Regional Forecast.</p>

Northern Rockies Flood Threat and Strong Storms

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<p>A cutoff area of low pressure is migrating from the Pacific into the Four Corners region in the Southwest U.S. This storm system is overall weak but will still provide enough upper-level energy to assist with daily thunderstorm development over the Southwest.</p><h2>Severe Threats</h2><p>Over the next two days, we have the potential for severe weather in the western United States. Tuesday's risk includes northern California and Nevada along with the Snake River Valley with similar storm threats.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/spc tue-1685990909938.jpg">On Wednesday the severe weather threat is centered through northern California, Oregon, Idaho, and western Montana. Winds in the upper level of our atmosphere will be from the east and southeast while at the surface we expect westerly winds. This shear, or turning of wind with height will support storm development, especially over the higher terrain. Our primary threat will be damaging winds but we could see marginally large hail as storms develop.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/spc wed-1685990935283.jpg"></p><h2>Forecast</h2><p>Thunderstorms develop in the heat of the day over the higher terrain, some of which will be severe. Most, however, will be heavy rainstorms with lightning as well. Expect daily showers and storms that mostly develop over the higher terrain, and while we may only get a quick 0.5" of rain, it can overwhelm the ground. While storms won't likely reach severe criteria (58 mph winds or 1 inch hail), they will still be capable of producing gusty winds, small hail, and the threat of frequent lightning. Remember, "When thunder roars, head indoors".</p><h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_west fcst rain-1686019865095.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_wpc west next 3 days-1686019889094.jpg">Timing</h1><p>Here's a look at the timing of our southwest low driven storms.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_18z west through wed am-1686019974702.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>For more on the Southwest forecast, join us for your Western Regional Forecast, always :50 past the hour.</p>

Cutoff Low Produces Severe Weather in the Western U.S.

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<p>South Carolina and western Georgia are in for some stronger thunderstorms as we head into Tuesday with westerly flow in the upper levels of the atmosphere meeting low-level buoyancy. The combination of these features will help bring in a few stronger thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours.</p><h2>Tuesday - Wednesday</h2><p>Due to our low level lapse rates, our primary risk for Tuesday will be the potential for damaging winds gusts, although hail will be possible in these areas. The Storm Prediction Center has maintained a <strong>MARGINAL</strong> (level 1 out of 5) risk for severe thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_east_spc tue-1686000798437.jpg">Here's a look at the areas included in Wednesday's marginal risk for severe thunderstorms.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_east spc wed-1686019614299.jpg"></p><p>Isolated to at times, scattered, thunderstorms are likely again by Tuesday afternoon. By Wednesday we could see some strong to severe thunderstorms with a reinforcing cold front moving through.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_rse_18z tues-1686019564954.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><p>You can get the latest details on this top weather story along with the Southeast regional forecast, at :10 past the hour on WeatherNation!</p>

Daily Thunderstorms for the Southeastern U.S.

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<p>An upper-level low is bringing cooler air to the Northeast and helping to transport in plenty of wildfire smoke too. A surface low-pressure system will keep showers around for the Northeast over the next few days while smoke pushes into the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes.</p><h2>Temperatures</h2><p>Temperatures stay on the cool side as a reinforcing push of cold air moves into our region. A surface front overnight and an upper-level low mid-week will work together to bring in some cooler Canadian air for New England to keep temperatures slightly cooler than average.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_rne_fcst temps new-1686019048951.jpg"></p><h1>Rainfall</h1><p>A cold front moves in through Tuesday to bring in some scattered showers and storms, but in the meantime, our coastal low will continue to flow in some Atlantic moisture for northern New England. By no means do these storms look to be widespread, but they will bring much-needed rainfall to the region. Rain should also help to scour out some of the smoke that is thick through the Great Lakes region and the Northeast.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-05_rne 18z-1686019205247.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Smoke</h2><p>With our upper-level ridging in the central U.S. and troughing in the northeast, smokey air will continue to travel down from Canada into the Great Lakes regions. Air quality alerts have been issued (by state health departments) but regardless of if you are under one of those alerts or not, the smoke will be widespread throughout the region.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/ovn-1686011136395.jpg"></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/aqi-1686011141699.jpg"></p><p>Forecast models show a dense plume of smoke heading for areas like western New York later this week.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-04_rne_fcst smoke-1686019236364.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>For more on temperature trend, join WeatherNation for the latest top weather headlines, always streaming 24/7.</p>

Low Pressure Transports Cool Air & Smoke to the Northern U.S.

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<p>Hurricane Season is underway in the Atlantic and we have our eyes on potential development in the Northeast Atlantic with a low, but non-zero, threat of development over the next week. We've already had our first named storm of the season - Arlene - named the first day of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. This was our second storm of the season, with a subtropical low from January registering as our first tropical system of 2023. The next name up on the list is Bret if this system in the Atlantic gets organized. The placement of this area of low pressure is a bit unusual for tropical development - we typically see June storms form in the Caribbean and move into the Gulf of Mexico. Not to say development elsewhere in the Basin is rare, its just climatologically not favored. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/june-1685991554952.jpg">As a reminder, both NOAA and forecasters at Colorado State University are calling for a near normal season, balancing the impact of warmer than average sea surface temperatures and the El Nino conditions expected to develop by the peak of hurricane season. They will play tug of war with the potential for storm development this year. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/NOAA-1685991570866.jpg"></p><p>Stay with WeatherNation for the latest in the tropics throughout hurricane season which runs through late November. </p>

Atlantic Hurricane Season: Watching the Tropics

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