Checking the tropics

Local officials across South Mississippi are already preparing for some heavy rain expected from the Gulf.

South Mississippi is no stranger when it comes to heavy rain or even severe weather, but it never hurts to get a reminder about what you should do in case of a severe situation or how to prepare?

While the system threatening the Gulf isn’t expected to bring hurricane-force winds, it could dump several inches of rain with the potential for flash flooding and slick travel.