Aaron Brackett/KFOR

Aaron Brackett is a dedicated meteorologist with a lifelong passion for weather. He holds the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal from the American Meteorological Society. Aaron joined KFOR in 2013 after working at KGUN in Tucson, AZ and WREX in his hometown of Rockford, IL. His career began at Valparaiso University where he was the Director of the Storm Intercept Team and participated in three 11-day storm chases on the Great Plains. Aaron also interned with WGN's Tom Skilling in Chicago, gaining valuable forecasting experience. Throughout his career, Aaron has been recognized for his weather coverage and dedication to saving lives. He is known for being on the scene and providing live coverage during severe weather events such as the high-end EF-2 tornado that hit Caledonia, IL and the record Monsoon rain in Tucson. Aaron's goal is to use his skills to help save lives, and he has demonstrated this commitment through his work in Oklahoma.

Biography:  https://kfor.com/author/aaron-brackett/

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This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Oklahoma and Midwest are at heightened risk of tornadoes on Saturday
  • Severe weather is expected in Oklahoma City on Saturday afternoon and evening
  • Storms may form as early as 4 to 5 PM
  • Tornadoes are likely in western, northwestern, and central OK with a medium to high risk

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Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024 Oklahoma and Texas face severe storms with potential for tornadoes on May 25, while south Texas braces for extreme heat. The Midwest and southern US are at risk for more rain and possible tornadoes throughout the Memorial Day weekend. April and May have seen an unusually high number of tornadoes in the US, with Iowa being hit hardest.