Pass Christian firefighters had an unusual task come up Wednesday night as winds from Francine battered the Coast. An errant alligator was found on Camellia Drive about 9:15 p.m. after a resident called saying her dog was barking at something…
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…
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.
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…
We’re going back to Harrison County for more perspective on Francine’s approach. WXXV News 25’s Jevan McCoskey has more.
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…
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…
Lower Hancock County is the closest point to Francine’s impacts this evening and WXXV News 25’s Rick Boone is live with…
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…
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 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…
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.
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…