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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All modes of severe weather were seen Monday across the south, southeast, and northeast. Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Mississippi and Georgia. Marion County, MS, confirmed an EF2 tornado that occurred this morning at 6:10 am. The path length of this tornado was 7.4 miles, with peak winds of 135 mph. The National Weather Service will continue to survey damage over the next few days, as this system moves offshore overnight, but more rounds of severe weather are expected this week.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/multiple confirieed-1743470014932.png"><h1>Severe Weather Outlook</h1>After another busy day, the severe threat has dropped to a general thunderstorm risk for most of the south. An isolated marginal and slight risk remains overnight for portions of Eastern Virginia and North Carolina as the cold front pushes east and offshore.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/overngitht-1743469263433.png">On the northern side of the front, a SLIGHT risk extends through Philadelphia down to Virginia Beach through the overnight hours. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/overrr-1743469505100.png"><h1>Forecast Timing</h1>A few storms will linger through the overnight hours with the potential to be strong to severe, with tomorrow morning's commute being dry for most.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/webovernighggg-1743469823694.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.

Alana Cameron

Slight Risk For Severe Storms Overnight

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Kevin Schneider

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April through June average more severe storms and tornadoes than any other portion of the year, so the time is now to get severe-weather ready. Another significant Spring storm system will intensify quickly as it moves into the Plains and Midwest.<h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-31 080913-1743430162237.png">Severe Side</h1>At the surface, moisture and warm temperatures will surge, creating high instability for the front to tap into as it progresses slowly to the east.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-31 081012-1743430221501.png">The Storm Prediction Center has issued severe weather outlooks for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to help prepare the public for storm chances this week. On Tuesday, the SPC's outlook includes a small area of Enhanced severe weather risk surrounded by a large Slight risk for severe weather.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/tomer tuesday svr big picture-1743446871797.jpg">A slight risk has been issued across the Midwest on Tuesday with the threat of large hail being the biggest concern. Isolated tornadoes (EF-2 or stronger) are also possible in the dark red shaded area.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/tomer sig svr threats-1743447023681.jpg">On Wednesday, the severe threat steps up a notch, with better ingredients mixing in. Another WIDE area under an ENHANCED risk of severe thunderstorms (level 3 out of 5).<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-31 071800-1743427152426.jpg">The threat will hover around the same areas into the second half of the week. As the trough nearly stalls on Thursday, severe weather is expected again from Texas to Pennsylvania.<h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-30 053744-1743334956264.png">Flooding</h1>Forecast rainfall could exceed 10 inches in the heart of this rain bullseye.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/tomer midweek flood rainfall forecast-1743464387385.jpg">As the trough slows, rain will move over the same areas during the Midweek time frame. This will lead to heavy rain from Arkansas through the Ohio Valley. As heavy rain is expected to stall and fall over several days, the flood threat is expected to increase considerably. The WPC has already issued a MODERATE risk for flooding Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-31 081650-1743430623267.png">For more on this next system be sure to join us on WeatherNation!

Midweek Storm System to Bring Severe Weather + Flooding

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Alana Cameron was born and raised in Canada in the city of Mississauga, just outside of Toronto. Alana is the oldest of 4 siblings, all close in age, and grew up playing outside with them in all types of weather. After graduating high school, Alana moved to study at the University of British Columbia in Kelowna for a year before transferring to Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia where she completed a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Atmospheric Science. Upon completion, Alana moved back to Toronto where she completed a post-grad degree in Meteorology at York University. After her post-grad, she went on to complete another post-grad in Broadcast Journalism - TV News at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario. During her final year of studies she had the privilege of interning with the best in the business in Canada at The Weather Network. Once she finished her internship, she got the call from small-town Denison, Texas where she accepted a job as an on-air meteorologist at KTEN-TV, right in tornado alley, covering severe weather from Sherman/Denison (North Texas) to Ada (Southern Oklahoma). After the most active tornado season Oklahoma had seen in May 2019 (105 tornadoes!) Alana is excited to join WeatherNation to cover weather all across the nation. If you're interested in following her on social media she can be found @alanacameronwx!

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NORTHERN U.S. - Winter weather alerts are expanding across portions of North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Minnesota as an upper-level low brings severe weather on the "warm side" and snowy and blizzard-like weather on the "cold side".Heavy snow, upwards of 6-12", is likely in these areas, but what could be the biggest hazard is the wind. Winds may gust up to 35 mph. Blizzard conditions could be an issue, so make plans to avoid travel if at all possible.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-31 205611-1743476180771.png">Here's a look at our forecast timing: On Tuesday morning, temperatures will be cold enough to support snowfall. AS the day warms, snowy areas turn to rain, and as night falls, rain turns back to snowfall. This will lead to messy conditions on the roadways.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/03-31_rnc bams12l-1743468285882.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Winds will be strong enough to cause blowing snow concerns. According to the Winter Storm Severity Index, some areas in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota may experience moderate impacts from the blowing snowfall.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-31 184300-1743468331346.png">Forecast models have winds blowing stronger than 35 mph at times, and if this is in combination with less than a quarter of a mile visibility, lasting for longer than 3 hours, that would classify this storm as a blizzard.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/03-31_rnc winds-1743468373107.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>

Heavy, Wet Snow on Northern Side of Severe Weather

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Chris Tomer

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A strong and wet storm system hits the West Coast through Wednesday (4/2). Heavy valley rains and mountain snow are likely. The highest peaks of the Sierra Nevada could see up to five feet of accumulation!<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/NWSSacramento">From NWS Sacramento: </a><img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GnXydmAWYAEdsow?format=jpg&amp;name=large" alt="A Winter Weather Warning is in effect from now to 11 PM Tuesday for elevations above 3500 feet along the Sierra/southern Cascades. Significant reductions in visibilities at times, difficult travel from travel delays, chain controls, and road closures. Travel is discouraged. 6 to 12 inches ,up to 2 to 4 feet at the peak for the Coast Range area. For the Sierra, 1 to 4 feet is expected above 3500 feet up to 5 feet at the highest peaks. 1 to 6 inches down to 3000 feet early Tuesday morning with rates of 1-2 inches per hour at times. ">FORECAST TIMING:<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/llkmmm-1743470322083.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Heavy snow accumulation is likely across the Sierra through 4/1. The Wasatch, Tetons, and Mountains of Colorado get hit with heavy snow accumulation into 4/3. A few specifics:<ul><li>Tahoe: 1-2 feet Mammoth: 1 foot</li><li>Wasatch: 10-24 inches</li><li>Tetons: 8-16 inches</li><li>Colorado All Mountain Zones: 8-16 inches</li></ul><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/tomer west snow forecast-1743463844266.jpg">Strong, gusty winds will accompany this latest system. Widespread Wind Advisories and High Wind Warnings are in place for the southwest.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-31 084743-1743432520608.png">Far northern California and southern Oregon could see the heaviest of the rain, which will be the biggest area of concern that could see some flooding over the next few days. Keep an eye on this storm in our Western Regional Forecast every hour at :50 past.

Wet Western Storm System Through Wednesday

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GREAT LAKES to NORTHEAST - As the freezing line hovers the international border, an ice storm continues to bring issues from the Great Lakes through the Northeast. Power outages continue to increase, and roads remain icy and slick across these areas. Pictured above, near Rogers City, Michigan, is an incredibly thick amount of ice that has accumulated on tree branches this morning.<h1>Upper Midwest to Great Lakes</h1>Crippling ice has already accreted in parts of Michigan with another batch on the way. Three-quarters of an inch of ice has led to numerous power outages and slippery roads around the Great Lakes.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/tomer power outtages mi wi-1743386582369.jpg">Gaylord, Michigan has received 0.75" of ice already today!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-30 132032-1743362571455.png">Ice storm warnings remain in effect through tonight across portions of Wisconsin and Michigan.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-30 131904-1743362608324.png">Additional accumulations may still reach up to 0.5", enough to lead to additional power outages and nearly impossible travel. As we time this system out, the surface low will push its way farther north into Canada this evening. As temperatures drop behind this system, ice will transition to snowfall before wrapping up Monday morning. The commute Monday will still be dangerous and slick despite no active precipitation falling.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/tomer mi wi futurecast-1743386654760.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Stay safe in power outages - always remember to run a generator at least 20 feet from windows and doors to avoid carbon monoxide!<h1>New England</h1>The worst impacts for New England were earlier this Sunday morning as temperatures hovered around freezing. Ice accumulations almost rose to an INCH in some locations. The impacts through Monday remain moderate for New Hampshire and Maine, but the warm front has been lifting the freezing line north of the border, providing room for this icy mess to become more of a rainy mess through Monday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-30 131634-1743362716600.png">Here's a look at the timing of ice transitioning to mostly rain through Monday. The main cold front arrives Monday as well.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/tomer ne futurecast-1743386738822.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>A few inches of snow could fall where the air is even cooler, mainly across northern portions of New England.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/tomer ne ice forecast-1743386782702.jpg">For more details on the rest of your weekly forecast, be sure to join us at :30 minutes past the hour if you live in the Upper Midwest or Great Lakes and :10 minutes past the hour if you live in the northeast.

Ice Storm In the Great Lakes Through New England

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After significant flooding across deep South Texas a few days back, the threat of heavy rain has slowly shifted east. The same trough that brought so much rain to south Texas over the past few days has made it into the southeast, where storms this afternoon will cause some issues. The heavy rain threat will once again increase mostly across Florida, as additional storms develop.<h2>Florida</h2>The SPC has maintained a MARGINAL risk (level 1 out of 5) for severe storms across the state of Florida through tonight. A few locally strong storms will move through the state before taking a break overnight.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-30 152136-1743369813133.png">The heaviest rainfall through tonight looks to take target across central and southern Florida. As we head into Monday, the front responsible for severe weather to our west will move into this area, and strong storms will move back through the state of Florida.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/03-30_fl only hrrr-1743369930418.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Have backup plans ready this afternoon. The beach is no place to be during thunderstorms, especially if they're severe.

Strong Thunderstorms in Florida

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LOWER MO VALLEY— A developing frontal boundary is dramatically dropping temperatures in the Plains and Midwest tonight, tapping into rich gulf moisture as it drops farther south. Storms have been developing and look to continue into early Sunday morning. Hail is the primary threat overnight, with significant hail (bigger than golf balls) possible for the hatched region below in central Oklahoma and north Texas.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-29 210005-1743303611000.png">Tornadoes are also possible from the Red River into southwestern Missouri. This includes a 5% chance for Central Oklahoma.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-29 210149-1743303715946.png">As the upper waves and associated surface fronts move through, severe thunderstorm development will be possible over the coming days. Here's our in-house model's prediction of the future radar:<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/FORECAST-1743294887565.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video> Hail events can be extremely costly, so be sure to protect your property today to ensure you don't receive any damage this week's end. For more on hail damage by the numbers, here's more:<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/PKG_TRT 1.45_HAIL DAMAGE BY THE NUMBERS_ALANA CAMERON_NJ_E030525-1743021543536.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>

Rob Bradley

Severe Storms Target the Plains and Midwest Through Early Sunday

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Heavy rain is expected over the next 24 hours in the central U.S.  This could lead to flash flooding in many areas.  A stationary front is stretched from the southern Plains all the way to the Ohio Valley.  At the same time, moisture will stream northward from the Gulf of Mexico and interact with this front.  The result will be multiple rounds of heavy rain.  In some cases, the same areas could see several extended periods of soaking rain.  This will increase the risk for flash flooding.

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A large swath of moisture is expected from Texas, up through Arkansas, and into New York. The areas that could see the heaviest rains includes towns like San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas.

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The heavy rain today will continue over some of the same areas that saw soaking rain earlier this week.  Heavy rains may cause low water crossings to become impassible.  Creeks and streams may become swollen and flood.

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Flash Flood Watches have been issued through Saturday morning.  A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding.  Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Remember to turn around, don't drown.  You should never drive across flooded streets.  There's no way to determine the depth of the water or the road conditions beneath the water.  And you should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued.

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Stay tuned to WeatherNation for the very latest coverage on flooding and severe storms.  You can watch on the Dish Network, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Pluto TV, and on any mobile device with the free WeatherNation App.

For WeatherNation:  Meteorologist Matt Monroe

Flooding Possible into This Weekend in the Plains and Ohio Valley

Slight Risk For Severe Storms Overnight

All modes of severe weather were seen Monday

Midweek Storm System to Bring Severe Weather + Flooding

April through June average more severe storms

Heavy, Wet Snow on Northern Side of Severe Weather

NORTHERN U.S. - Winter weather alerts are exp

Wet Western Storm System Through Wednesday

A strong and wet storm system hits the West C

Ice Storm In the Great Lakes Through New England

GREAT LAKES to NORTHEAST - As the freezing li

Strong Thunderstorms in Florida

After significant flooding across deep South

Severe Storms Target the Plains and Midwest Through Early Sunday

LOWER MO VALLEY— A developing frontal boundar