Curfew in effect for Bay St. Louis at 6 p.m.
A CURFEW will be in effect beginning at 6:00 p.m. tonight for the City of Bay St. Louis. Bay St. Louis Police urge everyone to stay sheltered in place as the weather deteriorates.
Harrison County River information
From the Harrison County Board of Supervisors Facebook Page, here is some information about the rivers in Harrison County. RIVER INFORMATION - Biloxi River: measured 5.8 ft at 8:45 am - forecasted to crest near 17.5 ft on Tuesday afternoon…
Federal Agencies mobilized to support response to Hurricane Ida
WASHINGTON-- As Hurricane Ida intensifies into a major storm in the Gulf of Mexico, FEMA, non-government organizations and federal agency partners continue to work alongside state, tribal and local officials to prepare and respond to the storm. The National Guard,…
Hurricane Ida impacts around the Gulf Coast
Multiple houses in Gulfport near 27th street are damaged from a possible tornado. Gusts really picking up in Hancock County. Views higher up from the Biloxi Bay Bridge. Hwy 90 in Pass Christian near Espy Ave. S Beach…
Roadway flood and closures around the Coast
Here are updates regarding road closures and road flooding from around the Coast: From the City of Gautier: Roadway Flooding 08/29/2021 5:42 AM OLD SPANISH IS FLOODED, GRAVELINE IS STARTING TO TAKE ON WATER 08/29/2021 5:37 AM BEHIND MARATHON ON…
County-wide curfew begins at 8 a.m. Sunday for Harrison County ahead of Hurricane Ida
In anticipation of Hurricane Ida’s landfall, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors has issued a county-wide curfew beginning Sunday morning, August 29th, at 8:00 a.m. and will remain in effect until further notice. All residents and guests are asked to…
Ida set to hit Southeast Louisiana as a Category 4 Hurricane on Sunday
Hurricane Ida appears to have begun its anticipated rapid intensification phase. A favorable upper-level wind pattern, warm waters along the track, and a moist atmosphere are expected to allow for additional rapid strengthening overnight and early Sunday. This is again…
List of shelters open around the Coast
Shelters are opening around the Gulf Coast in preparation for Hurricane Ida. Six Harrison County Hurricane Shelters to Open: D’Iberville High School Shelter 15625 Lamey Bridge Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532 County Farm Road Shelter 15038 County Farm Rd, Gulfport, MS…
MDOT prepares roadways for tropical activity
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is also making their preps for Hurricane Ida. Here on the Coast, electrical crews will remove signal controllers in low lying areas which will put…
CTA will not run services on Sunday or Monday
The CTA will not run their public transport Sunday or Monday. If conditions are favorable, CTA will resume bus operations on Tuesday, August 31st. CTA does have staff on hand to move residents out of harm’s way once shelters are…
Harrison County EMA holds briefing on Ida
Harrison County Emergency Management Agency held a briefing this afternoon on Hurricane Ida. About 70 officials gathered at the meeting to discuss plans and preparations for the storm. Topics…
Over 4,000 COVID-19 cases reported in Mississippi today
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 4,041 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi along with 65 new deaths. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the…
Hancock County EMA issues mandatory evacuation for low lying areas
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 mandatory evacuation effective Saturday, August 28th at 10 a.m. This evacuation is for…
News 25 Game of the Week: Picayune vs. Poplarville
The first Friday of high school football here in South Mississippi is officially upon us which means News 25’s Game of the Week is back. News 25’s…
Mississippi Power prepares crew for Ida
Mississippi Power began their preparations today for Ida’s landfall. The team has recently gotten off a storm call to make sure all of the employees know their storm roles and…
Harbors along the Coast begin evacuations for Ida
Boat harbors across the Coast are calling emergency evacuation mandates for their occupants. One of the docks making this call is the Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor. They…
Coast residents preparing for Ida
Sand bag locations are open across the Coast. At these locations, the bags and sand are provided but you must bring your own shovel. Many Coast residents put on their raincoats…
Biloxi VA Medical Center, Mobile CBOC Closed Monday, Aug. 31
BILOXI, Miss. – The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) is currently monitoring Hurricane Ida. As a result of anticipated weather impacts, all appointments scheduled Monday, Aug. 30, at the Biloxi Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center and the Mobile Community-based…
Hurricane Hunters relocating aircrafts ahead of Ida
The Hurricane Hunters are relocating aircraft as Ida heads into the Gulf. The Wing’s two flying units, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and 815th Airlift Squadron, relocated their WC-130…
Coast Casinos closing in preparation of Hurricane Ida
Coast casinos are closing in preparation of Hurricane Ida. For the safety of guests and team members, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino will close on Saturday, August 28th in preparation for Hurricane Ida. The gaming floor will close at 2…
Harrison County Board of Supervisors Declare Local State of Emergency
On Friday, August 27th, 2021, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors declared a Local State of Emergency (LSE) in preparation of Hurricane Ida. Six Harrison County Hurricane Shelters to Open D’Iberville High School Shelter 15625 Lamey Bridge Rd, Biloxi, MS…
Vaccine event at Watertown USA at Flint Creek postponed
Due to expected inclement weather tomorrow, the COVID-19 vaccination event scheduled at Watertown USA (inside Flint Creek Water Park in Wiggins) will be postponed until next Saturday, September 4.
Top Five Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe in Natural Disasters:
Pack an Emergency Kit – Having a pre-packed “go bag” for your pet can crucial during an emergency. Be sure to include your pet’s vaccination documents, food and water, a week’s worth of any medications your dog may need, familiar toys…
Harrison County EMA recommends removing vessels from harbors
Harrison County Emergency Management Agency strongly recommends removing vessels from all harbors in Harrison County. Expectations are for a 7 ft. to 11 ft. storm surge along the Mississippi Gulf Coast from Tropical Storm Ida. Vessel movement should occur Friday…