By JACK BROOK and SARA CLINE Updated 10:24 AM CDT, September 12, 2024 MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) — Francine weakened Thursday after striking Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane that knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses, sent storm surge rushing…
Governor Tate Reeves provided an update on Francine. No injuries have been reported as a result of the storm. Several roads are closed in coastal and central counties due to flooding. The state is remaining in contact with local emergency…
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is back to regular operations. Most flights scheduled to arrive at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport are currently on time. American Airlines Flight 5272 from Charlotte, NC scheduled to arrive at GPT at 12:11 p.m. is now scheduled to…
South Mississippi is still feeling the affects of Francine as road flooding and downed trees are affecting travel. If you know of a road closure or damage, please email us at news@wxxv25.com. Here's what we know: Harrison County The Causeway…
Hurricane Francine has caused some power outages in South Mississippi. Here is the latest on the power outages reported to the utilities: Since 4 p.m. Tuesday, Mississippi Power had approximately 7,600 customers experienced an outage, with more than 4,100 already…
Late Wednesday evening a tornado warning was issued for Southern Hancock County. Residents in the area were advised to take shelter in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of…
MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) — Hurricane Francine barreled toward Louisiana on Wednesday strengthening to a Category 2 storm that could bring deadly storm surge, widespread flooding and destructive winds on the northern U.S. Gulf Coast. Francine was expected to make…
Due to the potential impacts from Francine, schools on the Coast have announced schedule changes. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more school schedule changes become available. Hancock County School District will be closed Thursday, September…
Cities and counties along the coast are declaring states of emergency ahead of Francine's expected landfall on Wednesday. A state of emergency is declared as a pre-emptive move if damage to infrastructure from a storm is anticipated. Declaring states of…
The Gulf Coast could face potential impacts from Francine. Here is a list of closures/ cancellations/ postponements around South Mississippi. The 81st Training Wing deputy commander has declared base closure to non-essential personnel until 12 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2024.…
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for rivers along Coastal Mississippi. NWS said the Jourdan River near the Kiln, Wolf River above Gulfport, Biloxi River near Lyman and Tchoutacabouffa River above D'Iberville are all expected to cause…
Early Tuesday morning the city of Bay St. Louis issued a mandatory evacuation for all boats in its harbor. The harbor was initially under a voluntary evacuation but was escalated to a…
In preparation for Tropical Storm Francine, shelters along the Gulf Coast are starting to open. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more information becomes available. The Poplarville Community Saferoom located at 124 Rodeo Street, will open…
Harrison County, MS – At the recommendation of Emergency Management Agency Director Matt Stratton, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors has made the decision to close all sand beaches in Harrison County, effective 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.…
The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Hancock County Board of Supervisors, and cities of Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, and Waveland have issued a voluntary evacuation. The voluntary evacuation begins September 10th at 7 p.m. This is…
In advance of Tropical Storm Francine, Governor Tate Reeves announced on social media that he is declaring a State of Emergency. This declaration will allow the state to mobilize state assets and respond as necessary.
A Gulfport teen will spend 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to the shooting of an Uber driver in 2023. District Attorney Crosby Parker said 19-year-old Trinyell Coats Jr., of Gulfport pleaded guilty Monday to aggravated assault for the…
The National Hurricane Center did issue a special 1 PM forecast update for Francine, but no with no significant changes. Francine continues to struggle to organize, but is showing…
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the August 6 shooting death of a Moss Point man. Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley said 30-year-old Ronald Polk Jr., of Moss Point and 24-year-old Lorenzo Patterson Jr., of…
The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency office, led by Director Brian Adam, engages in public education about hazards, disaster training, and preparedness exercises. They activate shelters during disasters, including one…
The latest from the National Hurricane center on Tropical Storm Francine has brought about some changes. The landfall time has sped up, now expected around 6 PM in Central Louisiana. That said, the center track did shift more noticeably eastward,…
In preparation for Tropical Storm Francine, sandbag locations are opening across the Gulf Coast. Self-service sandbag locations will open in Pearl River County on Tuesday, September 10th at 12 p.m. at the following locations: Henleyfield-Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department Station 3…
Tropical Storm Francine developed before noon yesterday, but didn't significantly organize overnight. Throughout yesterday though the forecast intensity of the storm did increase, with a 100 mph Category 2…
With some potential impacts to our state from Tropical Storm Francine, there are some things you should keep in mind as you go through your storm checklist. The Mississippi Emergency…