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.

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Rob Bradley

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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. Wind, hail, and 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, dewpoints will surge in southerly flow while highs in the 90s provide plenty of instability for strong updrafts and severe thunderstorms.<h2><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-07 S PLains Moist-1686133107387.jpg">Friday</h2>The severe weather threat starts on Friday with a marginal risk for a large sections of the central and southern Great Plains, including Oklahoma City in the overnight threat. Wind and hail are expected to be the primary hazards. <h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-09 S Plains SPC-1686309984036.jpg">Saturday</h1>Saturday's risk (top of page) covers a large section of I-20 and I-30 in northeastern Texas. Wind and hail are expected to be the more widespread hazards again, though a tornado or two may be possible as directional shear increases Saturday afternoon. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-09 WInd Sat-1686309996717.jpg">In addition to the heightened wind and hail threats, significant hail (bigger than golf balls) will be possible Saturday around the DFW Metroplex. Be sure to protect or cover property before storms begin!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-09 Sig Hail-1686310010409.jpg">A tornado or two is possible for a similar region of northern Texas, including Dallas and Wichita Falls.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-09 Sat Tor-1686310016853.jpg">Showers and storms start Friday afternoon around the TX/OK Panhandles and eastern New Mexico and Colorado. As these storms push into central Texas, they will become more organized, with likely bow echoes forming. This is an indication of a strong wind potential for the region and it occurs overnight. Be sure to have a way to et severe weather alerts if you live in central Texas.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-09 05-25-47-1686310252436.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Some storms will be leftover Saturday morning from the previous day's activity but 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. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-09 S Plains Rain-1686310437465.jpg">Heavy rain is expected where strong thunderstorms form, leading to an isolated flooding threat for both Friday and Saturday. 1-3 inches of rain are possible where storms form, with higher totals in areas that see multiple rounds of storms.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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Extremely hazardous air has been impacting the Eastern Seaboard as wildfire smoke pours south from Canada. Hazardous air quality has been shifting south and offshore from Wednesday into this Friday. While air quality is expected to improve for many areas today, linger unhealthy air quality is still possible.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-09 Smoke Map-1686309015997.jpg">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. 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>.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-09 AQ Map-1686309021635.jpg">The thickest (and unhealthiest amount) of smoke on Friday is focused around the DelMarVa and back north toward lake Erie. Most areas are expected to stay under the "unhealthy" air quality category, which is the category that greatly impacts most of the population with eye and lung irritants. People with respiratory issues still should limit time outdoors and should not be doing any strenuous activity outdoors.On Friday, the thickest smoke will be across the mid-Atlantic with some improvements toward NYC and New England. As a whole, Friday's air quality will be the best through the region of the last couple of days, but there will still be some smoke and haze in the air.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-09 05-09-41-1686309032088.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The same cold front that helps usher in northerly flow also produced some rain and thunderstorms Thursday. Severe weather did take place across the DMV region early in the day Thursday, with large hail reported. Some thunderstorms produced hail up to half dollar size!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2-1686256241067.png"> The low continues to hover along the I-95 corridor Friday, keeping the pattern the same--cool and cloudy with isolated showers and storms. 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. Isolated showers are still possible through New England, but more spots will stay dry than get rain.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-09 05-10-49-1686309078643.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>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/slot0-1686256398467.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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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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After a multi-day flood threat for the Great Plains is starting to wind down as energy now shifts towards the Gulf Coast of Texas. In Central Texas, thunderstorms produced large hail around the Interstate 35 corridor... Golf ball size hail fell in Bulverde! Winds also gusted as high as 67 mph in Texas City!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/slot0-1686256685032.jpg">Storms in Central Texas will continue to move towards the Gulf Coast overnight. Storms will be aided by a cold front dropping in from the north. This front is a more organized forcing mechanism and will start to switch up the nearly stagnant pattern we've been in across west Texas over the last few weeks. Although a few storms could still be strong, most will remain below severe limits overnight.Grounds are saturated in areas, increasing the flood risk around the metros. Keep this in mind as a couple inches of quick rainfall will be possible with each storm cell that moves through.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/flood threat-1686230054305.jpg">For more on the flood risk and severe weather concerns, join WeatherNation for the Central and Western Regional forecasts, always :30 and :50 past the hour, respectively.

Heavy Rain, Storms for Texas Thursday night

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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/2023/06/06-08 SE SPC 2-1686228290081.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/FL Futurecast Fri-1686271105766.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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Cassie Nall

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A stubborn area of low pressure over the Southwest will slowly move north and weaken on Friday... Only to be replaced by another, stronger system coming into California this weekend (ABOVE). This means more storms, heavy rain and even some snow to the higher elevations.Pacific moisture will be pulled into the region, keeping rain chances elevated for the next few days. Expect heavy rain and an increased risk of flash flooding (especially within burn scars).<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/SW Futurecast-1686270462900.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Storms will be scattered, but 1-3" of rain is likely for spots that see storms for multiple days in a row. A few inches of snowfall will be possible over the central Sierra, too! This will be limited to the highest mountain peaks.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/SW WPC 5 Days-1686270513457.jpg">With this heavy rain the next few days, flooding could be possible in isolated areas with poor drainage or in areas with a rapid elevation change.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/SW Friday Temps-1686270611488.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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<h1>What to Expect</h1>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 inches per hour.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/next few days flood-1686261287637.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.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/nw june 8-1686260898012.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.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/NW Next 3 Days WPC-1686269782632.jpg">The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has issued excessive rainfall risks for the next few days in the Northwest. A moderate risk (level 3 out of 4) continues this overnight and shifts to the east for Friday in Montana. In the moderate risk, heavier rainfall rates can occur with the storms that develop. 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.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/wpc next few days-1686263660228.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>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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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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Florida's wet season is typically from May to October. Over the past couple of months, a lot of rain has fallen across the Sunshine State and even more is on the way! This is great news for the areas with an on-going drought, but not so great news for others that have the potential for flooding and severe storms.<h2>Severe Threat</h2>On Wednesday, some thunderstorms did reach severe limits along the Space Coast. A tornado warning was issued just north of Satellite Beach and according to reports some damage occurred. It is unclear if it was straight line wind damage or from a tornado. More thunderstorms are possible on Thursday but a slightly higher risk of severe weather will come on Friday. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/26-1686135934492.jpg">In the afternoon and evening is when the strongest and the potential of severe activity will take place. Meanwhile, widespread showers are likely, leading to heavy downpours.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/Futurecast Now-1686194032929.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Flood Threat</h2>Heavy rain will continue in the upcoming days across Florida. The heaviest rain accumulation is likely for southern Florida, near Miami and Key Largo.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/slot0-1686194104657.jpg">For more information, tune in to WeatherNation during the East Regional Forecast.

Florida's Active Forecast

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Heavy rain and snow has been pushing through the West and more is ahead into this weekend. Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect for the Sierra Nevada northward to southern Oregon. Winter Weather Advisories continue from the Cascades to the Tetons. Strong wind gusts to 60 mph have prompted several wind alerts throughout the West.

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Another foot of snow will fall from the Cascades to the Sierra. Heavy rain will push along the coast and through the foothills, with totals of 4" to 8" possible into the Pacific Northwest.

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A series of cold fronts will move through the West for the rest of the work week and into this weekend. Each system will bring a wave of rain and snow into the region, heavy at times.

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For WeatherNation: Meteorologist Mace Michaels

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