SUMMARY: In this Friday morning update, meteorologist Wesley Williams discusses the recent display of the Northern Lights, visible in areas rarely affected, and shares stunning viewer-submitted images. He encourages checking a detailed article on the WLOX website about the auroras’ causes. Looking ahead, he forecasts warmer temperatures today with a chance for spikes next week due to a cold front, bringing cooler weather and potentially dropping to the 50s by Wednesday. Williams emphasizes using the WLOX weather app for personalized forecasts and anticipates another chance to view the Northern Lights tonight and Saturday, though less impressive than before.

Senior Meteorologist Wesley Williams has a look at some beautiful viewer-submitted photos of last night’s aurora in South Mississippi, plus a look at the upcoming cold front next week.

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SUMMARY: After Hurricane Milton, the American Red Cross is mobilizing to assist Central Florida, where 83,000 people are in shelters and 3 million customers lack power. John McCarty, executive director of Red Cross Southeast Mississippi, highlighted the urgent need for support and emphasized the importance of community contributions for their response efforts. A team of 10 from South Mississippi, including McCarty, will travel to Tampa to aid in recovery. The Red Cross encourages volunteers and donations, as their efforts rely heavily on community support. For more information or to help, visit redcross.org.

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SUMMARY: Lena Seal, co-captain of St. Patrick’s swim team, is the WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. Since starting at age 7, she has won six state titles despite battling shoulder tendinitis for several years. Her love for swimming began when she won her first state championship at just 10 years old. Seal’s enthusiasm makes her a beloved leader among teammates, known for her energetic presence and positivity at practice. As she prepares for her final two weeks in the pool, she looks forward to defending her state championship title while planning to study nursing at the University of South Alabama.

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