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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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<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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<p>Heavy rain brought on by torrential downpours and severe weather has create widespread flooding issues through the Mississippi and Ohio River Valleys and iwll continue into the nex few days. Sadly, the flooding has turned deadly in central Mississippi where a car was swept off the roadway and into a creek overnight Thursday into Friday, killing two. Please, turn around, don't drown, especially at night when the water and roadways are hard to see. Flood watches are in effect into Saturday from Oklahoma through Pennsylvania. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches can be expected with locally higher amounts of up to 4 to 5 inches possible. Soaking rain is expected to extend from Oklahoma through the mid-south and into the midwestern states of Ohio, Indiana, and even through Pennsylvania. Storms had already produced rain totals of 1-3" Thursday into Friday across parts of the region, including Illinois, Indiana and Oklahoma. Storms are expected to continue along a frontal boundary with heavy soaking rainfall. Storms will "train" over the same areas, meaning repeated rounds of rain over the same areas, overwhelming the soils.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/rain reports-1679676536621.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/flood alerts-1679691390226.jpg"></p><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 Friday due to the incoming heavy rainfall. A <strong>moderate</strong> risk (level 3 out of 4) for heavy rainfall has been issued. This means flooding is likely in the area as streams, creeks and low-lying areas fill up with water. Driving conditions can change quickly, so make sure to be weather aware and always turn around if you come across a flooded roadway.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/0324FriSatRainJPG-1679660245895.jpeg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-24 WPC Fri-1679660276540.JPG">If you feel like it has been a rainy year through the central and southern Plains, it certainly has been in Little Rock - the city is now at its 3rd rainiest in history. Tune in to Weather Nation throughout the hour for all your top weather headlines.</p>

Flooding Turns Fatal in Missouri

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Blizzard conditions will take shape across the High Plains and Big Sky country for portions of Montana and the Dakotas through the weekend.

Low pressure dives down into Montana this weekend, with much cooler temperatures, snow, and blustery winds returning for the area. The timing likely begins Saturday, with accumulating snow later in the evening and Sunday. Unsettled weather will continue overnight and into Sunday as moisture fills into the region.

<a href="https://media.weathernationtv.com/news/what-is-a-blizzard/">[Related article: What is a blizzard?]</a>

Blizzard warnings and winter storm warnings have been issued for parts of Montana -blizzard watches now span into North Dakota as well. Travel will become difficult Sunday into Monday.

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Snow amounts won't be overly impressive, anywhere from generally 2-5" in lower elevations, with as much as 10" over higher terrain. But, what will make conditions worse will be the addition of high and gusty winds.

<strong>Winds could gust as high as 45-60 mph</strong> at the height of the storm, which will greatly reduce visibility.  This is the primary concern in the blizzard warning area.

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The National Weather Service in Great Falls, MT tweeted out their main threat highlights through the storm

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Stay with WeatherNation as we track this Spring blast of snow and wind!