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 audioFor daily forecasts, watches, warnings, and more information about severe weather preparedness from the National Weather Service, visit weather.gov/pah.