How to calm fears if you suffer from extreme weather PTSD
Mark WillardJennifer Gray
ByMark WillardandJennifer Gray•
September 17, 2026Updated: September 17, 2026, 8:42 am EDTPublished: September 17, 2026, 6:30 am EDT

Feeling anxious or on edge during storms after an extreme weather experience is a normal stress response, and for some people, it can develop into something more clinical, like PTSD. We talked with a counselor about ways to cope during severe weather and what you can do to feel calmer during extreme weather events.

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