Dave Holder

Aurora

Weather Nation Meteorologist, OU Sooners, storm chaser, I play poker sometimes, Google Earth on clean mode is best, ENFP with 🐈 🐈 Opinions are my own!

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Stormy Conditions in Florida the Rest of the Week

1 month ago | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

While record heat has been impacting Florida residents recently, the upper-level ridge has also been responsible for keeping cold fronts from pushing too far south. As this has occurred, heavy rain and thunderstorms have been rolling across the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday, along with an associated isolated severe risk. Expect the chance of strong storms across the Panhandle through the rest of the evening.
Late Spring Snow to Blanket the Western Mountains

1 month ago | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

Winter is not quite done yet! Well, if you happen to live in the higher elevations of our western mountains anyway. A strong upper-low will allow cooler air to move across our western states, bringing precipitation and lowering snow levels through the rest of the weekend and into next week. Heavy precipitation in the form of both rain and snow will be possible over the next couple of days and energy moves overhead. Travel could be treacherous over the mountain passes both Sunday and Monday.
Tornado Touches Down in St. Louis Friday Afternoon, Severe Threat Shifts East Tonight

1 month ago | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

16 May 2025 11:51 PMA large tornado tore through the city of St. Louis earlier on Friday, with widespread damage being reported. Unfortunately, there have been reports of fatalities. As the supercell moved in from the west, low-level rotation tightened considerably, and a Tornado Warning was issued. The tornadic circulation moved from west to north of downtown and crossed over into Illinois before weakening.
Severe Thunderstorms Possible in the Southern Plains by Sunday

1 month ago | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

Another significant trough is forecasted to dig into the Southwest through the weekend. As this occurs, strong upper-level winds will move atop a very unstable airmass. With the combination of these ingredients coming together, there is a growing concern for significant severe weather on Sunday and Monday, particularly across Oklahoma and Kansas. As the strong low-pressure system approaches, southerly surface winds will increase ahead of it.
Weekend Severe Risk in Montana Ahead of Pattern Change

1 month ago | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

While much of the western U.S. will feel record-breaking heat over the weekend, a big change to the weather pattern is expected as we head into next week. As this transition occurs, Montana will see rounds of thunderstorms, with some severe potential. With temperatures pushing 90°F across Big Sky Country, sufficient instability will be available for thunderstorms to develop and strengthen. These storms could organize underneath strong upper-level winds.
Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Back in the Forecast for New Mexico and Texas

1 month ago | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

We've had a little break across Texas from active weather, but it will quickly come to an end as we see the next upper-level system emerge from the west. While the upper low moves closer, surface low pressure will deepen, bringing in plenty of moisture from the Gulf. As this occurs, instability will grow each afternoon as temperatures warm. As these ingredients come together, severe thunderstorms are expected to erupt, with all hazards possible.
Wintry Precipitation Chances Return to the Northern States Sunday

2 months ago | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

A strengthening storm system from the Northwest will move across the Northern Plains, Great Lakes, and Northeast over the next few days. Although it will be a mix of rain and snow for many, impactful accumulations of snow will be possible. According to our latest data, areas favored for significant snow include the Arrowhead of Minnesota, the UP of Michigan, and northern New England. Totals over 6" will be possible in these locations through Wednesday morning.
Active Weather Next Week Including Snow and Severe Thunderstorms

2 months ago | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

While much of the Southwest has been baking under record-breaking heat the last few days, an upcoming shift in the upper-level pattern will bring big changes through next week, including cooler temperatures and increasing precipitation chances. Much of the country will also see changes, including snow and potentially severe thunderstorms. The first sign of changes will be an increasing chance of rain showers across the Four Corners region.
Record Heat With Big Cool Downs in the Central U.S.

Mar 8, 2025 | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

8 Mar 2025 8:05 PMAs we look at our southern neighbors bearing the brunt of intense heat, the upper-level ridging responsible will build further north into Texas over the coming days. Cities along the Rio Grande will especially feel the heat, as temperatures soar well into the 90s for Laredo and McAllen. These temperatures will have the chance to break records through Saturday.
Back to Summer-Like Temperatures Across the Southwest

Feb 19, 2025 | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

After watching widespread record lows this week across the central states, record-breaking warmth is forecasted to return to the Southwest by the end of the upcoming weekend. An upper-level ridge will build over the next few days, warming temperatures and keeping most precipitation away. Southern Arizona will feel temperatures well into the 80s, including Phoenix and Tucson.