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Women in STEM are "Going Purple" on Tuesday, March 14th!

Supporters of Women in STEM are wearing purple on Tuesday, March 14th, Pi Day!

Written by Mary Wasson, Meteorologist
Published 3/13/2023, 9:14:38 AM
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Welcome to Meteorological Spring and the Official Start to Severe Weather Season

It's Meteorological Spring which means we are gearing up for severe weather season.

Written by Mary Wasson, Meteorologist
Published 3/1/2023, 7:09:48 PM
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Death toll continues to climb 5 days after two massive earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria

Over 20,000 people have died in the massive earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

Written by Mary Wasson, Meteorologist
Published 2/10/2023, 5:08:18 PM
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Mississippi State Meteorologist is saving lives one Google Map at a time

A new tornado shelter map is constantly updated on Google maps for communities to use during severe weather

Written by Mary Wasson, Meteorologist
Published 1/28/2023, 1:50:33 PM
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A parade of cyclones continue to bring devastating conditions to California

The atmospheric river continues to pump storms into California through the rest of the week.

Written by Mary Wasson, Meteorologist
Published 1/9/2023, 6:26:49 PM
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Powerful Winter Storm will affect millions leading up to Christmas

An arctic blast and strong storm system will move across the Lower 48 this week leading to treacherous travel conditions just days before the Christmas holiday.

Written by Mary Wasson, Meteorologist
Published 12/20/2022, 9:55:18 AM
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Major Winter Storm Brings Severe Weather to Blizzard Conditions

Major winter storm will bring everything from severe weather to icy conditions, heavy snow, brutal cold and blizzard conditions.

Written by Mary Wasson, Meteorologist
Published 12/12/2022, 5:46:15 PM
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It's been one year since the 2021 December tornado outbreak but how rare are they?

One year ago 71 tornadoes touched down across 8 states in a 24 hour span. It seems like these type of outbreaks are occurring more and more but are they still considered rare for this time of the year?

Written by Mary Wasson, Meteorologist
Published 12/10/2022, 4:15:01 PM
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This hurricane season was near "normal" but one hurricane stood out among the rest

The 2022 Hurricane Season will go down as a "near normal" year but that doesn't mean we didn't see any destruction and devastation.

Written by Mary Wasson, Meteorologist
Published 12/8/2022, 6:04:42 PM
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Major storm will impact Thanksgiving Travel across the South

Major winter storm will impact Thanksgiving travel and holiday shopping across the Southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley.

Written by Mary Wasson, Meteorologist
Published 11/23/2022, 3:51:16 PM
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