Impacts in Long Beach
This is a look at the city of Long Beach just a few hours ago. You can see the water was already coming up into pavilions and parking lots along with the wind picking up speed. The…
Gulfport beach before the storm
Several people flocked around the iconic Mississippi Gulf Coast welcome sign at the intersection of Highway 90 and Cowan Road in Gulfport to get some last-minute photos this afternoon. The red lights at several intersections along the…
Ways to follow WXXV News 25 for Zeta coverage
Ways to follow WXXV Storm coverage tonight. Watch WXXV-TV (NBC and Fox) Watch online at WXXV25.COM and our Facebook Page Also, at 6pm listen to our coverage on iHeart Radio South Mississippi Radio Partners: NEWSTALK 104 9 K99 COUNTRY MAGIC…
The calm before the storm in Biloxi
A spattering of people from near and far away trickled down to the Biloxi beach front this afternoon as the first signs of Hurricane Zeta appeared. Mid-afternoon, white caps and waves from the Gulf could be easily…
City of Gulfport issues water outage for residents in the area of Gahan Drive
Gulfport, Mississippi: The City of Gulfport has issued a “Water Outage” for the residents in the area of Gahan Drive, due to Hurricane Zeta the water outage will be repaired on October 29, 2020. The City of Gulfport is asking…
Generator safety tips
If high winds and heavy rain knock out your power during Hurricane Zeta, a generator can help restore power to your home. Ochsner Health offers the following generator safety tips: Always follow manufacturer instructions when setting up a generator. Never use a…
Law enforcement encouraging residents to stay off roads during the storm
Local law enforcement is gearing up for Zeta this evening and staying off the roads is the message first responders want to relay to residents on the Coast. The Biloxi Police Department has rearranged the number of…
Governor Reeves requests disaster declaration ahead of Zeta
This morning, Governor Tate Reeves requested a pre-landfall disaster declaration in anticipation of Zeta. This would authorize FEMA to provide emergency protective measures including direct federal assistance for 13 Mississippi counties including our six southern counties to…
Casinos announce closures ahead of Hurricane Zeta
The Mississippi Gaming Commission announced it is not mandating that casinos close for Hurricane Zeta, but did discourage people from visiting the gaming halls. “We have asked the properties to discourage patrons or staff from arriving at, or departing from…
CTA offers rides to hurricane shelters ahead of Hurricane Zeta
Coast Transit Authority is offering rides to Harrison County shelters beginning at 1 p.m. CTA will transport people to these shelters for two hours beginning at 1 p.m. If you need to evacuate and are not registered with CTA, call…
DMR closes Area 5 to oyster harvesting at noon Wednesday
BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced Wednesday that Area 5 Approved growing waters are closed to the harvest of oysters beginning at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, due to the threat of…
Cities set curfews for ahead of Zeta landfall
Cities in South Mississippi are declaring curfews as an added safety precaution ahead of Hurricane Zeta's landfall tonight. "In anticipation of Hurricane Zeta's landfall, the City of Gulfport has issued a curfew. Residents are asked to be off the roadways…
Event cancellations, closures due to Hurricane Zeta
Activities and events around South Mississippi have been cancelled or rescheduled because of bad weather associated with Hurricane Zeta: Temple Baptist Church, located at 3 Rivers Road and Dedeaux Road in Gulfport, will be closed Wednesday night. Harrison County is…
10/28 - Rob Knight's Wednesday Mid-Morning Zeta Update...
A warn and cloudy start to the day as Hurricane Zeta continues to move towards the N'tern Gulf...
Hurricane Zeta expected to make landfall Wednesday evening as a Cat. 2. Here's the latest.
(WXXV) — As of 7 a.m. Wednesday, Air Force and NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft observations indicate that Hurricane Zeta has strengthened and now has maximum sustained winds of 90 mph with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is forecast this morning.…
10/28 – Brantly Keiek's Wednesday Morning Hurricane Zeta Update
(WXXV) — As of 7 a.m. Wednesday, Air Force and NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft observations indicate that Hurricane Zeta has strengthened and now has maximum sustained winds of 90 mph with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is forecast this morning.…
City of Biloxi makes final preps for Zeta
Cities across the Coast are making their preparations as Zeta continues its track through the Gulf and the City of Biloxi is asking residents citywide to remain weather aware. News 25’s Gulf Chighizola is in Biloxi with…
Mississippi Power prepares for Hurricane Zeta
Mississippi Power is monitoring the track of Zeta and planning for potential impacts across the region, securing 350 additional resources to help the storm team with restoration. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mississippi Power storm team members…
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes declares state of emergency ahead of Zeta
City officials in Gulfport are also putting in safety measures before Zeta reaches South Mississippi. Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes declared a state of emergency for the city late Monday evening. Also, the Gulfport Harbor was closed shortly…
City of Biloxi prepares for Zeta
Biloxi is putting their storm plans in place in anticipation of impacts from Zeta. The city declared a state of emergency earlier this afternoon at a city council meeting and city departments are working to prep the…
‘Downtown Biloxi Community Market Continues Festival Series’ Pumpkin Palooza October 29, 2020 canceled due to storm
Biloxi Main Street is canceling the Downtown Community Market Festival Series that was scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2020. The market festival is canceled due to storm Zeta. The Biloxi Community/Farmers Market is located under the I-110 corner of Howard…
Jackson County Circuit Clerk open Wednesday for absentee voting
Although Jackson County Government offices will be closing at noon Wednesday in preparation of Tropical Storm Zeta, the Jackson County Circuit Clerk’s Office will remain open. Voters wishing to vote absentee will need to have a photo I.D. and a…
Harrison County storm shelters to open Wednesday afternoon
The following Harrison County storm shelters will open at on Wednesday, Oct. 28: County Farm Road 361 Shelter 15038 County Farm Road in Gulfport (2 p.m.) Saucier Lizana Road 361 Shelter 23771 Saucier Lizana Road in Saucier (2 p.m.) D’Iberville…
Mississippi Aquarium closed Wednesday, October 28th due to Zeta
GULFPORT, MS - Due to the threat of inclement weather from Zeta, Mississippi Aquarium will be closed Wednesday, October 28. The Aquarium will reopen Thursday, October 29. For those who have pre-purchased tickets for any of these days, please visit…