Originally born in Spokane, Washington,  Jackie's Dad was in the Air Force which led her to a life of travel. She has lived in Wichita, Okinawa, Japan, Baltimore, New Jersey, Indiana and South Carolina.  After graduating from Kadena High School, in Okinawa Japan, she got a full basketball scholarship to Coppin State College. On the court she was a 4-year starter and reached over 1000 points in her basketball career. She was also named Athlete of the Year for the whole university in 2002. Off the court, she earned a degree in Broadcast Production/English.

After college, she landed a job as a radio personality. Jackie went on to have a successful career for 12 years working at KXLY broadcast center. While on the radio, she decided to change career. Jackie went back to school, graduating from the Mississippi State Meteorology Broadcast Program. From snow, to tornadoes, to hurricanes, she has had experience forecasting all these events.

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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. Rainfall totals are likely to range from 1-3 inches, with isolated higher totals. The Baron Model shows the highest rainfall totals in Southern Missouri through Friday. Isolated rainfall totals of 4-5 inches will be possible.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_baron3k-1679512887439.JPG">The Weather Prediction Center 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>moderat</strong>e risk for heavy rainfall is possible on Friday. Streams, creeks and low-lying areas can be impacted, and flooding will be likely in the moderate risk. 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-1679512910853.JPG"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_wpc 3-1679512914516.JPG"></p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_12z wide flooding-1679512920631.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><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 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.

Connect with Rob on <a href="https://twitter.com/WxRobBradley">Twitter</a></span></p>

Rob Bradley

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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 MS 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_rsc_spc thursday wide-1679512464731.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 pote-1679512476950.JPG">An isolated 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. 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, with some strong storms possible overnight into Saturday as well.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_rsc_12 friday-1679512576926.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 tonight, 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_rnc_spc-1679511929589.JPG">Storms aren't expected to fire up until later this evening and through the overnight hours through the Great Lakes. </p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_rnc_12z wed-1679512044204.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-1679512194000.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_12z thu-1679512201330.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 during the Friday timeframe. 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/2023/03/03-22_excess-1679512224441.JPG">Hi-resolution models are just coming into range for Friday's storms, but even before the line moves through Friday evening, the Baron forecast model (below) already depicts a widespread 1-4 inches of rainfall.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_fcst acc-1679512249259.JPG">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest in the Severe and Rain forecast streaming 24/7.</p>

Strong Storms & Flooding Target the Midwest

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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. Snow has been coming down across the Four Corners and will continue with wind, snow-covered roads, and heavy accumulations which could lead to potentially difficult travel. Winter weather alerts are in effect through much of the 4 Corners region (Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico) for higher elevation snowfall. This comes after half a foot of fresh snow in New Mexico and Colorado in the last 24 hours. An additional 12-24" of snow in Utah and 6-12" of snow in Colorado is possible.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_rsw_co utah-1679512730597.JPG">Rain and snow become much more widespread through tonight as a frontal system continues to push into the Four Corners. We will see wet weather continue throughout the day as Pacific moisture is carried inland. Snowfall levels will be above 7,000 feet generally, so don't expect much snow at the lower elevations of Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. The mountains, however, will see low visibility and difficult travel. Routes to watch will be I-80, I-70 and I-40.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_four corners 12z-1679512754096.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Snowfall totals of one to three feet are possible around the highest elevations of Utah, Colorado, Arizona, 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_rsw_four corners precip-1679512775746.JPG">In addition to the snowfall, we anticipate strong winds through the eastern Plains of Colorado and New Mexico. This occurs when strong upper level winds run perpendicular to the spine of the Rocky Mountain and then wind at higher altitudes hits the mountains and then rushes down the slope. Winds could gust upwards of 40-50 mph across the eastern Plains, so be prepared for blowing dust and high fire danger as a result in addition to areas of blowing snow.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/wind alerts-1679492314009.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 this Week

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<p>CALIFORNIA - Our California snowpack statewide is over double the normal, in particular, the southern Sierra has benefited the most from the active winter season. Soda Springs, CA has received over 56 feet of snow this season, making this season the 2nd snowiest since records started in 1946! The Sierra is only about 11 feet shy of the record 1951-52 year. </p><h2>Flood Risk</h2><p>Flood alerts are in effect here along with central Arizona and Nevada where snowmelt combines with heavy rainfall to create high-running rivers, creeks, and streams. Rain totals up to another 1" for coastal California and the Central Valleys will enhance the flood threat today. Due to saturated soils from the previous downpours, an additional inch of rain could be enough to overwhelm the soils and cause flooding again.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_rsw_flood alerts-1679511667379.JPG"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_rsw_fcst rain-1679511780757.JPG"></p><h2>Snow Threat</h2><p>Winter alerts stretch through the Sierra Nevada and San Gabriel mountains for heavy snow and gusty winds. Notice where the Winter Storm Warnings (pink) are versus where the snowfall totals will be the heaviest. Mountains over 7,000' could see accumulations from a foot to up to several additional feet of snow by the time this system is over.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_winter alerts-1679511806629.JPG"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-22_rsw_forecast snow-1679511810915.JPG">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>

Rain & Snow Wind Down in California

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<p>After a very chilly weekend and start to the work week, temperatures are on the upswing in the Southeast for the end of this week! We are anywhere from 5-15 degrees warmer compared to yesterday morning despite a blanket of clouds through parts of the Southeast. That trend will continue into the weekend as highs return to at, and in some cases, above normal as a ridge of high pressure dominates the patter. It is not out of the ordinary to see the last freeze and frost of the season in mid-March for many who live between I-10 and I-20 in the South, but with plants starting to blossom, this burst of cold has caused some issues. 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 the 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 much above average temps 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/2023/03/3 day highs-1679493346571.JPG"></p><p>Stay with WeatherNation for the latest on the temperature swings, streaming 24/7!</p>

Record Cold to Record Heat in the Southeast

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<p>A few winter alerts linger into tomorrow for the northern central and panhandle Nebraska and South Dakota. Light snow and ice accumulation will be possible.  Mixed precipitation will cause slippery road conditions, and can impact the commutes. Slow down and use caution while traveling. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/valnetine-1679485288695.JPG"></p><p>As an area of low pressure moves through he plains, it will bring ice and snow. The best timing for impacts will be tonight into Thursday morning. Slick road conditions will be possible, so the morning commute can be impacted.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/plains real forecast-1679485839531.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>If you feel like we have had a particularly snowy winter in the Northern Plains, it has been. Both Minneapolis and Duluth are ahead of schedule for wet weather this year, with Minneapolis seeing its third snowiest winter ever on record! This next storm looks to be mainly raining for the Twin Cities area, but Duluth will pick up on additional meaningful snowfall.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-19_duluith mn snow-1679272346247.JPG">An additional low-pressure system slides in behind Tuesday and Wednesday's snowmaker to produce minor snowfall totals but some slick roads can be expected.</p><p>For more on the next snow maker in the High Plains, join WeatherNation for your eastern regional forecast, always :30 past the hour.</p>

Winter Storm Warnings In The Plains Through Thursday

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