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Fireball streaks across southern US, lighting up early morning sky
By WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 29, 2026
· 2 min read
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A bright fireball was caught on camera as it streaked across the skies of the southern United States early Sunday.The fireball was spotted shortly after 5 a.m. Sunday by observers in multiple southern states, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas ...
Key takeaway Caught on cameraThe fireball was captured by multiple cameras in WAFB’s Sky9 camera network, with the clearest view coming from the camera atop Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville residents may have missed the fireball that streaked across the southern US sky early Sunday, but the event serves as a reminder that the city's location makes it a prime spot for witnessing such celestial events. Given Nashville's position in the southeastern US, it's likely that some locals may have caught a glimpse of the fireball, although there are no reported sightings from the area. The fact that the fireball was visible in multiple southern states, including those that border Tennessee, suggests that it may have been visible from Nashville, depending on the observer's location and the time they were outside. As the city continues to grow and develop, it's worth noting that events like this can bring the community together, with many residents likely to be talking about the fireball and sharing their own experiences of witnessing similar events in the past.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A bright fireball was caught on camera as it streaked across the skies of the southern United States early Sunday.The fireball was spotted shortly after 5 a.m. Sunday by observers in multiple southern states, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas ...
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