Thursday’s topic is “Lightning Safety.” As meteorologists, this is the weather phenomenon we probably know the least about on Earth. Mostly due to how hard it is to study. First off, lightning is about 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s hotter than the sun’s surface. Plus, it travels near 200,000 mph.

Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) declared 9-15, 2025, Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week. In 2024, 85 tornadoes touched down in Mississippi, including 22 in the spring. On April 8-11, 2024, 13 tornadoes,

It is Severe Weather Awareness Week and The Weather Authority wants you to be prepared for severe storms. Not every storm is considered severe, but those that are severe can threaten life and

Ensuring your insurance policies are up to date & establishing an emergency plan that includes evacuation routes & supply kit is crucial for hurricane preparedness.

Day 3 of Severe Weather Awareness Week focuses on tornado and thunderstorm safety. For more News, Weather, and Sports in Panama City, Florida visit:

Florida's rising temperatures pose a significant health risk, with heat-related deaths increasing over the past five years.

Severe Weather Awareness Week continues Friday with a focus on temperature extremes and wildfires, both of which pose risks to Florida residents. Florida has experienced both ends of the temperature spectrum.

Severe Weather Awareness Week in Alabama. The purpose of this week is to educate and inform people of Alabama about the weather threats we commonly see during the spring. Today, we focus on recovery and resiliency.