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American Red Cross Southeast Executive Director John McCarty discusses Milton Relief Efforts
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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WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Laina Seal
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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10/10 – Trey Tonnessen's “Checked In” Thursday Night Forecast
SUMMARY: The weather in South Mississippi is currently clear, with pleasant temperatures in the mid to upper 60s to lower 70s, ideal for nighttime cruising. Radar shows no showers or thunderstorms, and conditions are expected to remain calm overnight. The temperature will drop to the upper 50s to lower 60s, with some gusty winds from the north. Unlike areas to the north, which face significantly above-average temperatures, Mississippi will enjoy average fall-like weather. Hurricane Milton has moved away into the Atlantic, allowing for recovery efforts to begin. The 7-day forecast indicates clear weather ahead.
10/10 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Checked In” Thursday Night Forecast
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DIGITAL DESK: Comets and possible aurora sightings in Mississippi (10/10/24)
SUMMARY: Neologist Aaron Colby discusses exciting space weather events affecting South Mississippi. A comet visible earlier this month returns, becoming observable on the western horizon starting Sunday night for a short period after sunset, with peak brightness anticipated Sunday and Monday. Additionally, a significant coronal mass ejection may allow the Northern Lights to be seen across much of North America tonight, particularly around 7 PM to 1 AM. Areas north of a specific line are likely to see auroras clearly, while southern regions may need cameras for visibility. Ideal weather conditions are forecasted for viewing both events over the coming days.
Meteorologist Aaron Colby has a look at some cool “space weather” you can expect in the next few days.
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