As autumn settles in, the National Weather Service is launching its 2025 Fall Severe Weather Safety and Preparedness Campaign, aiming to raise awareness and encourage families across the region to take action ahead of seasonal storms.
Warning Coordination Meteorologist Christine Wielgos with the National Weather Service in Paducah explains forecasting daily weather is very different compared to tracking severe weather, which requires an entirely different level of focus and response.
click to download audioOver the last quarter-century, severe weather hazards have consistently occurred during the fall season.
click to download audioShe also points out that statistics indicate severe weather events can be even more intense during the fall months.
click to download audioShe stresses that a weather radio is as essential as a smoke detector in your home, serving as your first warning for severe storms and tornadoes. Weather radios can also be programmed for specific counties.
click to download audioFor daily forecasts, watches, warnings, and more information about severe weather preparedness from the National Weather Service, visit weather.gov/pah.
click to download audioWielgos also notes that the weather outlook for October 7th through 13th shows a strong chance of above-normal temperatures, with no sign of fall or winter conditions arriving anytime soon.
