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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A strong upper-level trough will swing into the central US as we head into the work week. As this occurs, a surface low will begin to pull in moisture from the south, increasing instability. The severe threat will continue into the overnight hours and shift east through the day tomorrow.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-18 161840-1731971925729.png"> The Storm Prediction Center has a SLIGHT risk area for portions of far east Texas into Louisiana, and southern Arkansas through the overnight hours. A Marginal risk is in place for cities including Greenville and Hattiesburg.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/overjlkf-1731988362412.png">Damaging winds will be the primary severe threat concern, but a few tornadoes will be possible as we will have enough spin in the atmosphere for some tornadic activity through the overnight hours. Heavy rain will also have an impact as these storms move through. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/overnighttt threat-1731988538203.png">Overnight the threat will move along the cold front, and we can see a wet start to your morning for cities like New Orleans, Hattiesburg and Birmingham. Give yourself extra time for your commute because flooding will be an increased threat as these storms move through.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/fefedfsaf-1731988492073.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Heavy rain will be possible overnight on the north side of the surface low and associated warm front. The threat of heavy rain will extend northward into next week.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-18 161620-1731971786727.png">Stay with WeatherNation as we continue to update this potential November severe thunderstorm setup. Catch your Central Regional Forecast at :30 past the hour, every hour.

Slight Risk for Severe Storms Overnight

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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>

Rob Bradley

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An intense mid-latitude cyclone is expected to take aim at the West Coast of the United States Monday night into Tuesday, ushering a strong atmospheric river into Oregon and California. This low-pressure system is likely to go through bombogenesis, or "bomb out," a term reserved for low pressure systems that intensify rapidly, typically with a pressure drop of at least 24mb in 24 hours. This definition changes based on latitude.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-17 103723-1731865384591.png"> The storm system headed toward the West Tuesday through Thursday will have potential to more than double that pressure drop, with forecast models showing a drop of 50-60mb in less than a day, starting at over 1000 mb Monday night, possibly dropping below 950 mb by Tuesday night. This intense storm system is expected to bring major impacts to areas of the Northwest and northern California with heavy rain, strong winds, and big swells.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-17 103451-1731864997145.png">As the low-pressure system develops, it will tap into a stream of sub-tropical moisture, creating what's known as an atmospheric river. These systems can create extreme precipitation and gusty winds.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-18 155501-1731970506155.png">The University of California in San Diego has created a scale to help understand and prepare for impacts from these systems, which ranges from 1 to 5. Some areas along the California coast could see level 4 impacts, which is in the "extreme" category.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-17 103503-1731865010441.png">Rainfall is expected to be very heavy from Tuesday through Thursday, with rainfall totals possibly surpassing a foot or more in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Flooding in these areas is likely, including river flooding and flash flooding.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-17 103509-1731865010440.png">If you live in a low-lying area that can flood, be ready to leave in case flash flood warnings are issued. Areas along the coast could also see strong enough winds to down trees and power lines, primarily Tuesday into Wednesday.Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for heavy snowfall across the higher elevations of Northern California through Wednesday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-18 155722-1731970763163.png"> Check back in with WeatherNation on air and online for updates on this impactful storm system.

Bomb Cyclone Headed Toward the West Coast

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Kevin Schneider

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Sara has lost the tropical characteristics after crossing over the Yucatan Peninsula this weekend. However, that moisture leftover has to go somewhere. Heavy rainfall in the U.S. is expected from Sara's remnants through Wednesday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-17 164231-1731886962180.png">A ridge of high pressure will help steer the moisture from Sara into the Gulf Coast, where it will run into a frontal boundary.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-16 053728-1731760708462.png">This cold front will act like a squeegee and usher the storms eastward. These could pack a punch, though, bringing the threat of damaging winds and a tornado or two.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-18 111059-1731953471706.jpg"><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/efef-1731989378744.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The Weather Prediction Center has highlighted areas across the Southeast for heavy rain on Tuesday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/tuesdadljk;f-1731989442295.png">As always, if you live in an area that sees impacts from tropical systems, stay weather aware.

Sara's Moisture Moves into Gulf Coast

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A low-pressure center from the south will work its way across the Central U.S. as we start the work week, bringing in widespread rain to the Northern Plains. This system will spark severe weather across the Southern Plains today and Monday: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/severe-thunderstorm-risk-across-texas-beginning-sunday">Severe Storms Target the Southern Plains</a><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-17 101920-1731864002655.jpg">As this low lifts up Tuesday, it brings more and we will see a crossover to snow for the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin during the day, as the moisture taps into colder air. Winter alerts are in place for North Dakota from Tuesday morning into Wednesday.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/ljdsljklf-1731989018545.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>. Folks who live in the areas under the winter storm warning (pink) can see up to a foot of snow, with wind gusts up to 50 mph! Snow and blowing snow can reduce visibility and impact travel.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/winter alertsssss-1731988841738.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/winter alerts-1731989277544.png">Tune into WeatherNation, at :30 past the hour, every hour for your Central Regional Forecast!

Soaking Rain then Snow for the Northern Plains

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Tracey Anthony

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A parade of systems will keep the Northwest and Northern Rockies very active over the next seven days. Multiple low-pressure systems will move onshore from the Pacific, causing multiple rounds of rain and snow. A strong wave of low pressure will move through today, bringing more snow and heavy rain to Seattle, Portland and even areas of Northern California. This active weather pattern holds its grasp on the Northwest even into the work week with another potent storm system expected by mid-week.Heavy snow and rain will be possible at times and this means travel can be impacted. Winter alerts have been issued for the Intermountain West and the Cascades. Winter storm warnings are in place for portions of Washington. Heavy snow and gusty winds will be possible. Low visibility for areas in the high country will be expected over the next few days.Snow levels in the Cascades are down to 2,000ft and above. Expect 6 - 18" of snow accumulating through midday Monday. The highest accumulations are expected on the west-facing slopes and near Steven's Pass.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Web 9-1731843341853.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/1-1731814896844.png">Stay alert for low-lying areas as well, especially if you live by these rivers, creeks, and streams as well as Coastal Areas. There are Coast Flood Warnings and Advisories that will remain in place throughout the day.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-17 102608-1731864395014.jpg">Another system larger system will impact the area on Tuesday and Wednesday. For more on this storm system: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/bomb-cyclone-headed-toward-the-west-coast">Bomb Cyclone Headed Toward the West Coast</a>You can always check your West Regional Forecast at :50 past the hour.

Active Pattern in the Northwest

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A digging trough from the northwest will work through California to increase snow chances for the Sierra. Winter Weather Advisories have now been issued for the high country for up to a foot of snow. The winds will be strong along with the snow chances, and travel could be difficult along some mountain passes. More winter alerts could be added to this map as the event unfolds.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-15 081841-1731683953697.png">Throughout Thursday, the precipitation will start to increase from north to south. On Friday as the cutoff low lingers, more rain and snow is likely across the Sierra spilling over into Nevada and Utah. For information on this forecast, the West Regional always plays at :50 past the hour.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/2024-11-15 08-19-35-1731684008231.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-15 081852-1731684027454.png">The snow comes at a perfect time for ski resorts which are opening over the next several weeks in the Sierra! Another round of rain and snow will be possible into the weekend.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-14 061646-1731590265013.png">

Brittany Lockley

Rain and Snow Chances Increasing for California

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WeatherNation Meteorologists

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Fire alerts have been discontinued in the Northeast, but there still remains special weather statements for this area, with winds coming out of the North at 5 -15 mph. Breezy conditions with low humidity values across the region will still keep the fire weather concerns heighten.Fires continue to burn across portions of the area, including the Jennings Creek Fire. Here, over 2,000 acres have burned.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/1-1731556550585.png">Even after some rainfall in the last few days, vegetation remains very dry, with drought conditions continuing to worsen.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-11 172014-1731370817332.png">Models are depicting more moisture returning to the area, with relief from elevated fire conditions on the way. This looks to be focused into the end of the week. However, it looks like Interstate 95 will be missing out on much of the meaningful rain as it stays west.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/2024-11-14 07-01-05-1731592907251.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>We'll continue to update this developing situation on Weather Nation, including your East Regional Forecast at :10 past the hour.

Beneficial Rainfall on the Way for the Northeast

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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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After a soggy start to the week, the Northeast braces for more heavy rainfall as what is left of Debby moves into the region. Post Tropical Storm Debby is tracking up to the Northeast after it make its second landfall near Bulls Bay in South Carolina early Thursday Morning. The threat of severe weather is winding down thankfully as the system is now in Canada. Much of the Northeast saw rainfall totals between 4-8" of rainfall with heavier totals in some locations. Much of the flood alerts have expired. However, some of the rivers, creeks, and streams remain high so flood warnings are out!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/08/1-1723259486853.png">For the Northeast, the forecast becomes really nice as high pressure settles in this weekend! Highs in the 70s and 80s!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/08/1-1723259809647.png">As a reminder, <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="Hyperlink SCXW153477412 BCX0" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/noaas-updated-atlantic-hurricane-season-outlook-keeps-activity-above-average">2024 is expected to be above average for tropical activity</a> due to a La Nina forming during the peak of hurricane season in September. It only takes one storm to impact you and the time to prepare is before the storm hits.

Impacts From Debby Are Ending in the Northeast

Slight Risk for Severe Storms Overnight

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Bomb Cyclone Headed Toward the West Coast

An intense mid-latitude cyclone is expected t

Sara's Moisture Moves into Gulf Coast

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Soaking Rain then Snow for the Northern Plains

A low-pressure center from the south will wor

Active Pattern in the Northwest

A parade of systems will keep the Northwest a

Rain and Snow Chances Increasing for California

A digging trough from the northwest will work

Beneficial Rainfall on the Way for the Northeast

Fire alerts have been discontinued in the Nor