Tornado warning issued for Southern Hancock County
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…
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Francine impacting the Coast
Here’s a look from the beachfront in Waveland earlier today, showing conditions there. Water moving ever so slightly up the beach and obviously a consistent flow of rain in Hancock County.
State of Emergency and Curfew Issued in Gulfport
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes announced a State of Emergency and 6 p.m. curfew earlier today in reaction to Francine making landfall. As of now Gulfport is expected to…
WXXV News 25’s Jevan McCoskey is live in Harrison County with an update on Francine
We’re going back to Harrison County for more perspective on Francine’s approach. WXXV News 25’s Jevan McCoskey has more.
Shelters prep for potential impacts from Hurricane Francine
Storm shelters across South Mississippi are open today and tonight for people needing that extra protection from the storm. "We've had plenty of warning for this to come…
WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen live in Gulfport with an update on Francine
Many of you in Harrison County also taking the past few days to prepare for Francine’s impact. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen is…
WXXV News 25’s Rick Boone live at the state line with an update on Francine
Lower Hancock County is the closest point to Francine’s impacts this evening and WXXV News 25’s Rick Boone is live with…
School schedule changes due to potential impact from Francine
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…
Mississippi Power storm ready to respond as Hurricane Francine closes
Gulfport, Miss. – Mississippi Power's storm team has grown to 800 resources strong ahead of Hurricane Francine’s landfall Wednesday afternoon. While the worst of the system is largely impacting Louisiana, Mississippi Power customers should prepare for strong winds, heavy rain and…
Coast Transit Authority will resume services on Thursday, September 12th
Coast Transit Authority will resume all Fixed Route bus services on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. CTA offices will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 12. CTA operation changes are due to forecasted adverse weather impacts from…
Traffic Alert: Bayou Portage Bridge Update
The Bayou Portage Bridge will close at 2 p.m. Wednesday until further notice for additional work. Please follow the detour route via Menge Avenue and drive safely. Watch for detour signs along the way.
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center in Biloxi discussing 9/11
September 11, 2001, or 9/11, was a day that greatly impacted the world, especially here in the United States. On that morning, 19 terrorists associated with the extremist group Al-Qaeda hijacked…
Cities, counties declare states of emergency ahead of Francine's landfall
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…
Resources in the event of power outages
In the event of severe weather, here are some resources to keep in mind. If your power goes out, here are the numbers or websites you can call to get more information or report power outages. Mississippi Power Company: 1-800-487-3275…
Health systems along the Coast announce schedule changes
In the wake of potential impact from Francine, some health care locations have adjusted their schedules. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more information becomes available. Due to inclement weather, some Memorial Health System clinics may…
MDOT advises motorists AVOID TRAVEL during Hurricane Francine
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – As Hurricane Francine impacts the Mississippi Gulf Coast today, the Mississippi Department of Transportation advises motorists in south Mississippi to avoid travel during the storm…
Schedule changes at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
Due to weather in the area, some flights scheduled at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport have been changed. Arrivals: Delta Air Lines Flight 3063 from Atlanta, GA has been canceled. United Airlines Flight 5004 from Houston, TX has been canceled. American…
Schedule changes due to potential impacts from Francine
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.…
National Weather Service issues flood warnings for Coast rivers
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…
Mandatory evacuation issued for Bay St. Louis Harbor
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…
Hancock County EMA prepping for Francine
Lower Hancock County is frequently subject to flooding during any major weather event. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. was in the Kiln today and has an update on…
Gulf Coast region preparing for Francine
Grocery stores and gas stations across the region are seeing their supplies starting to dwindle as residents stock up. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen continues our coverage…
Shelters opening on the Coast for potential impact from Francine
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…
The Salvation Army ALM Division Prepares for Hurricane Francine
Mississippi Gulf Coast, (September 10, 2024) – As Francine strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, The Salvation Army of Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi is mobilizing resources and personnel to prepare for its landfall. With the storm projected to impact the…