WAFB
Coverage of WAFB in the Nexus archive.
- WATCH: First Alert Weather EXTRA
First Alert Weather EXTRA is a live weather segment hosted by meteorologists Sydney Goldberg and Henry Blakes on WAFB, airing weekdays at 11 a.m. via the WAFB news app and streaming TV channels to help viewers plan their day with weather updates.
- Fireball streaks across southern US, lighting up early morning sky
A bright fireball was observed streaking across the southern U.S. skies early Sunday, visible in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas. The event was captured by WAFB's Sky9 cameras and viewer-submitted footage, but there is no indication the meteor reached the ground. The American Meteor Society defines fireballs as exceptionally bright meteors caused by space debris entering Earth's atmosphere.
- Fireball streaks across southern US, lighting up early morning sky
A bright fireball was observed in multiple southern U.S. states, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas, early Sunday. The event was captured by WAFB's Sky9 camera network and viewer-submitted footage, with no indication the meteor reached the ground.
- Roundup: Arthur’s impact / Gasoline prices / US jobless claims
Tropical Storm Arthur weakened, causing tornado warnings in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi before exiting the state. U.S. gasoline prices dropped below $4 per gallon following a peace deal framework between the U.S. and Iran, though analysts warn of potential volatility. U.S. jobless claims decreased slightly, indicating a resilient labor market despite economic uncertainties.