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Lucy Bergemann

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A low pressure system will increase the risk for damaging storms this weekend in the Southern Great Plains, including the I-35 corridor from Dallas to Oklahoma City (ABOVE). Wind, hail, and a tornado or two are possible, with the most impactful storms expected during the afternoon on Saturday. A low pressure system moving into the Southern Great Plains will increase upper-level winds to support more organized thunderstorms, including supercell thunderstorms delivering large hail. At the surface, Gulf of Mexico moisture and highs in the 90s provide plenty of energy at the surface for strong updrafts and severe thunderstorms.<h2><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-07 S PLains Moist-1686133107387.jpg">Overnight</h2>The severe weather threat will gradually taper off overnight but a few storms could remain strong through western Oklahoma and Kansas through Saturday morning. Wind and hail are expected to be the primary hazards, along with frequent lightning and heavy rain.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/TX OVN Friday-1686362227485.jpg"><h2>Saturday</h2>Saturday's risk (top of page) covers a large section of I-20, I-30, I-35 and I-45 in Texas. Damaging winds and very large hail are expected to be the more widespread hazards, though a tornado or two may be possible as directional shear increases Saturday afternoon.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/spc wind -1686337485719.jpg">In addition to the heightened wind and hail threats, significant hail (bigger than golf balls) will be possible Saturday from the Red River Valley through DFW and as far south as Austin. Be sure to protect or cover property before storms begin! A tornado or two is possible for a similar region of north and central Texas.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/sig hail sat-1686337505744.jpg"><h2>Forecast</h2>Ongoing showers and storms will move toward the southeast overnight, likely bringing some rain to places like Oklahoma City early Saturday morning. As daytime heating increases, more thunderstorms develop, including "supercell" thunderstorms across central and east Texas with the risk of damaging tornadoes &amp; large hail. Please think ahead to your weekend plans and the potential for hazardous weather. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are also possible, so don't let your guard down just because a storm has passed.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/S Plains Fri Futurecast-1686362403588.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/WPC TX 3 Days-1686362510079.jpg">Heavy rain is expected where strong thunderstorms form, leading to an isolated flooding threat Saturday. 1-3 inches of rain are possible where storms form, with higher totals in areas that see multiple rounds of storms. The severe weather threat continues Sunday into the Lower Mississippi Valley, Mid-South and Ohio Valley.Be sure to check back in and stay with WeatherNation for the latest on air and online.

Enhanced Severe Weather Threat Targets Dallas This Weekend

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Summer of 1993, New England Dragway. That's when and where Steve knew he wanted to become a meteorologist. More than 20 years later he is extremely fortunate and blessed to be able to live his childhood dream. As a lover of math and science, Steve had a consistent interest in weather in elementary, middle, and high school before discovering you can major in meteorology. He attended Lyndon State College in Vermont where he received a bachelor's in meteorology-broadcasting and associate's in television news. He has worked as a meteorologist and reporter in Winchester, VA, Burlington, VT, and most recently in West Palm Beach, FL. He's recognized by the American Meteorological Society with the Certification of Broadcast Meteorologists.

Steven Glazier

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A ridge of high pressure is pushing moisture into the Front Range of Colorado and the Plains where surface low pressure systems are using the moisture to generate storms. This pattern will continue this weekend, with the ingredients working together in all levels of our atmosphere to produce more heavy rain and flood concerns through the weekend.<h2>Overnight</h2>The severe weather threat is focused through Kansas, southeast Colorado and Oklahoma, extending south into Texas. Most storms will be sub-severe, but a few could remain strong overnight. However the bigger threat is the heavy rain and flooding potential with these overnight storms. This is much-needed rain for the ongoing drought that's been building over the last year, but we don't need all of the rain at once! <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/OVN Fri SPC Co-1686362033406.jpg">Some showers and storms continue overnight near the cold front, forming clusters of thunderstorms capable of producing gusty winds, heavy rain and lightning. We will be watching for these across Kansas with another MCS trying to survive in Iowa. That energy then leads into more storm development across the Midwest on Saturday afternoon and evening, although most will be sub-severe for the Midwest.<h2>Weekend</h2>As this system progresses to the east, expect more showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. Model data shows that most areas will receive at least 1-2" of rain. Isolated flooding issues are possible with ponding on the roads and in poor drainage areas. Once again the SPC has highlighted the severe weather threat from the front Range of Colorado to the central Plains of Missouri. A few thunderstorms could produce 60 mph wind gusts and 1" thick hail. The more widespread threat will be from the flooding, though.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/spc sat-1686339106580.jpg">Rain and storms will be most numerous in the afternoon and evening, but some of the storms will be able to survive overnight. Gusty winds, hail, lightning and heavy downpours are expected with the strongest storms. Many storms will be non-severe but could be very electric at times, so if you have outdoor plans this weekend you may want to have a backup indoor venue!<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-09 13-26-04-1686339263637.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>In the Four Corners we will see upslope flow and upper level winds from the south and southwest produce the severe weather threat Sunday for southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has highlighted similar areas for the risk of flooding. Upslope flow in southern Colorado generally leads itself to non-severe but rain and small hail heavy storms, so this is a typical setup for June.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/wpc rain-1686339094607.jpg">Along with the chance at heavy rain Sunday, a few severe thunderstorms will be possible too. Colorado Springs to Pueblo to Trinidad will have an elevated likelihood of large hail and strong wind.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/sw spc-1686320301620.jpg">This area has been very wet lately. The ground is relatively saturated after two to three times the amount of normal rainfall.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/21-1686345422431.jpg">The western Plains will have an elevated chance of flooding due to the wet ground and new rain, but it is helping with the drought!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/22-1686345455035.jpg">Tune in to WeatherNation 24/7 for all of your top weather headlines and regional forecasts. The Central regional is always :30 past the hour, and the Western regional is at :50 past the hour.

Multiple Days of Rain & Severe Storms for the High Plains

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The severe weather threat on Sunday shifts into the Mid-South to include much of Tennessee, northern Alabama and Kentucky with the risk of damaging wind and hail along with a few tornadoes. This is all thanks to a low pressure and cold front spawning severe weather from the Central Plains to the East Coast this weekend. Stay weather aware for your weekend plans and make sure you have multiple ways to get alerts.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/spc sunday-1686338027430.jpg">Scattered severe storms are expected in this area, with the primary threats gusty winds and large hail. As always though, a tornado cannot be completely ruled out.Storms will be scattered in nature on Sunday morning, some surviving from Saturday's storms in the Central Plains. As daytime heating increases along with moisture, storms become much more widespread in the afternoon. We will likely see storms along the warm front in the Southeast in the late morning and early afternoon, and then another wave of storms near the low pressure system in the mid-South. The storms along the cold front will push into the Lower Mississippi Valley through Saturday evening with primarily a gusty wind threat.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/Sun SE Futurecast-1686361691499.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Locally heavy rainfall will be possible at times too, with up to 4" possible in spots. If this happens over a metro area, we could be looking at ponding on roadways and low visibility as a result.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-9 RSE accum-1686366034338.png">For the most up to date weather information, join us streaming 24/7.

Severe Threat Favors the Mid-South Sunday

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Meteorologist Jesse Kelley is excited to join the talented staff at Weather Nation. Jesse spent most of his childhood in Birmingham, Alabama. The state of Alabama is prone to seeing various types of weather from severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and winter weather. For college, Jesse attended the University of South Alabama where he received his degree in Broadcast Meteorology along with minors in Math and Geography. From Alabama, Jesse started his broadcast television working three years at KAVU-TV in Victoria. Recently, he finished a stint in Shreveport, LA. Jesse and his wife are looking forward to making the Rocky Mountains and Colorado home. If you would like to follow me, you can follow me on Twitter @JesseKelleywx and on Facebook at Meteorologist Jesse Kelley.

Jesse Kelley

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A stubborn area of low pressure that has been parked over the Southwest will weaken slightly today and move north ... only to be replaced by another, stronger low pressure system on Saturday. This means more rain, cooler temps and generally unsettled pattern across the Four Corners, California and Nevada. Flood alerts continue through area rivers, creeks and streams due to snowmelt. Over the next few days, incoming moisture will produce another 1-2" of rainfall which will create flood concerns for the foothills and Sierra Nevada. Meanwhile, elevations over 8,000' may see a bit of fresh snowfall, on the order of 3-6"!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/28-1686346063271.jpg">Pacific moisture will be pulled into the region on Saturday, keeping rain chances elevated for the next few days. Expect heavy rain and an increased risk of flash flooding (especially within burn scars). Snow will be likely overnight Saturday into Sunday as moisture continues throughout the weekend.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/Futurecast Now-1686366164285.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>This area of low pressure will not only bring rain, but will keep temps a tad below average. Los Angeles normally has highs in mid 70s this time of year, but the cool air, moisture and cloud cover associated with the low will hold temperatures near 70 for the next few days.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/3 day temps cali-1686338646107.jpg">For more on the Southwest forecast, tune in for the Western Regional Forecast, always :50 past the hour.

Cutoff Low Produces Cool & Wet Weather in the West

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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.

Jackie Brown

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Over the next few days, flood alerts are in place for parts of Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. Moderate to heavy rainfall is possible as a system lingers over this part of the country. Heavy rainfall can lead to flash flooding, ponding on roadways and rising of streams, creeks and rivers. Some of the storms may have localized rainfall rates of 1-2" per hour. Avoid driving through flooded roadways.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/slot0-1686366375274.jpg">It's been a busy week and more storms are expected to develop each day into the weekend. Daytime heating, moisture that has streamed in from the Gulf and an area of low pressure alongside a frontal boundary will provide enough lift, moisture and energy for storms to develop, especially during the afternoons and evenings. A few storms will stick around tonight, and expect more storms around mainly in the Northern Rockies.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/NORTHWEST VIDEO-1686345544569.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>There will be the potential for very heavy rainfall. Rainfall totals can reach up to 4 inches of some places over the next 5 days. Montana has the best potential of seeing some of the heaviest rainfall. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has issued excessive rainfall risks for the next few days in the Northwest. According to the WPC, there are a few areas of central MT over 90% saturated (based on NASA Grace imagery). This will help increase flooding potential with already saturated soils.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/NW rainfall-1686321303861.jpg">More widespread cooler temps arrive Friday and Saturday, back towards where we should sit for mid-June.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/fri=sun-1686261346135.jpg">For more information and updates on the flood threat in the northern Rockies and Pacific Northwest, join WeatherNation always streaming 24/7 and with the latest alerts always scrolling at the bottom of your screen.

Flood Threat Covers the Northwest

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Extremely hazardous air has been impacting the Eastern Seaboard as wildfire smoke pours south from Canada this week. Hazardous air quality has been shifting south and offshore since Wednesday, improving the air quality in some locations. However, we still have alerts in effect for poor air quality in parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Ohio, New York, Michigan, and Indiana.While air quality is expected to improve for many areas this weekend, lingering unhealthy air quality is still possible. An upper-level low with northerly flow is the culprit, bringing intense wildfire smoke but also cooler conditions and slightly unsettled weather in terms of showers this week. The thickest smoke will be across the mid-Atlantic with some improvements toward NYC and New England.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/25-1686345727581.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-9 RNE smoke 4 pm-1686366239384.png">For specific city by city information on air quality in your area - please visit the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fire.airnow.gov/">EPA's website</a>.The low pressure will finally move offshore a bit on Saturday, changing the wind direction and thinning the smoke in the Northeast. This will also help reduce the cloud cover and rain chances for many outside of New England, and temperatures will start to rise as well.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-09 15-22-49-1686345792785.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video> Saturday the low edges into the Atlantic and pulls some of the moisture that direction too, leading to a drier afternoon through the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/26-1686345845212.jpg">Isolated showers are still possible through New England, but more spots will stay dry than get rain. On Sunday we anticipate more of the same, but storms will have a bit more heat to work with, so there is a higher potential for severe weather.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/27-1686345889873.jpg">Highs into the weekend will be below average but warming slightly as the upper level low providing cooler air pulls into the Atlantic Ocean. By Sunday most will be returning back to at or above average temperatures.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/3 day temps ne-1686338252082.jpg">For more information on the Northeast, join WeatherNation for the latest top weather headlines, always streaming 24/7.

Smoke Impacts Linger, Improves this Weekend

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More strong storms are possible as a cold front moves through the Southeast Friday. This front produced isolated storms Thursday but a few were strong enough to produce gusty winds and hail in parts of Georgia and South Carolina. As the front dips to the south on Friday, more isolated severe storms are possible in southern Georgia and parts of Florida. Damaging wind and hail up to the size of quarters will be the main threats. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/spc today-1686316879439.jpg">A few showers are possible during the morning along the frontal boundary with activity become more widespread through the afternoon. Before the storms arrive, it will be hot and humid which will help to fuel stronger storms during the afternoon and evening. Make sure you have a way to receive weather alerts and pay attention to changing conditions if you have outdoor plans!<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-09 07-20-03-1686316897398.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Although widespread flooding is not expected, locally heavy rainfall is possible. Watch out for standing water in low-lying or poor drainage areas. Get the latest details on this top weather story along with the Southeast regional forecast, at :10 past the hour on WeatherNation!

Thunderstorms Continue for the Southeastern U.S. Friday

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Hurricane-force wind gusts roared across the Rocky Mountain Range Tuesday night and Wednesday morning as the weather pattern becomes much more active across this part of the country.

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Big Sky, Montana recorded a maximum wind gust of 71 miles per hour early Wednesday. That wasn't even the strongest gust!
24-Hour Maximum Wind Gusts as of Wednesday

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 	<li>Berthoud Pass, Colorado: 104 mph</li>
 	<li>Arlington, WY: 81 mph</li>
 	<li>Cameron Pass, CO: 73 mph</li>
 	<li>Big Sky, MT: 71 mph</li>
 	<li>Craters of Moon, ID: 70 mph</li>
 	<li>Hodges, MT: 64 mph</li>
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The strong wind came in via a cold front that also provided beneficial moisture to parts of the Northwest. These locations are battling severe drought and any moisture is needed.

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A strong upper-level trough has allowed some Pacific moisture to move onshore alongside a series of surface cold fronts that will continue to bring in some much needed rain and even some mountain snow.

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Moisture in the form of rain and snow showers will taper off through the day on Wednesday with the heaviest of precipitation already behind us. However another batch of rain and snow will arrive later this week. Take a look:

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Unfortunately, the wind will continue to be robust through the end of the week. As each cold front passes through, wind gusts may reach up to 60 mph! Since we have already observed wind gusts up to 100 mph this week in Colorado, locally higher gusts will be possible.

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Burn bans are in effect due to the dry and windy weather, while fire weather warnings have been issued too. Check your local National Weather Service Office and Emergency Management agency for more information. Join us at :50 past the hour, every hour for updates on the Western region forecast.

Strong Wind, Snow Blast Northwest U.S.

Enhanced Severe Weather Threat Targets Dallas This Weekend

A low pressure system will increase the risk

Multiple Days of Rain & Severe Storms for the High Plains

A ridge of high pressure is pushing moisture

Severe Threat Favors the Mid-South Sunday

The severe weather threat on Sunday shifts in

Cutoff Low Produces Cool & Wet Weather in the West

A stubborn area of low pressure that has been

Flood Threat Covers the Northwest

Over the next few days, flood alerts are in p

Smoke Impacts Linger, Improves this Weekend

Extremely hazardous air has been impacting th

Thunderstorms Continue for the Southeastern U.S. Friday

More strong storms are possible as a cold fro