Update on conditions in Pascagoula
Although the storm is projected to go to the east now, we’re still seeing storm surge and gusty winds in parts of Jackson County. News 25’s Meteorologist Brantly Keiek is in Pascagoula with a closer look.
Harrison County lifts mandatory evacuation order
Harrison County Emergency Management lifted the mandatory evacuation order at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Shelter shutdowns will begin Wednesday, Sept. 16. “We are asking everyone to stay home tonight if they can,” Harrison County Emergency Management Director Rupert…
Tree down in Moss Point
Video of fallen tree caused by storm on Jefferson Street in Moss Point.
Governor Reeves urging residents to stay prepared
Governor Tate Reeves briefed Mississippians today ahead of Hurricane Sally’s landfall which is expected tomorrow morning. Though there is still a lot of uncertainty with Hurricane Sally, Governor Reeves is urging Mississippians to still stay prepared as forecasters predict heavy…
Water rising in Long Beach
Long Beach is also starting to feel the effects of Hurricane Sally. Waves are starting to crash over onto the roads, creating standing water. Due to the already high tide, water is rising along Highway 90. Harrison County remains under…
Water rising near Gulfport Pier
Harrison County officials put out a warning to folks that because of the already high tide, water was rising in the area, covering the parking lot and nearly submerging some posts and signs in Gulfport. Even near Ken Combs Pier…
Monitoring Sally’s impact on the Coast
We continue our team coverage of Sally’s impacts on the Gulf Coast over in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has a look at conditions over at Front Beach.
Flooding in Pascagoula
Law enforcement is urging residents to stay off flooded streets. Several roads are now closed due to standing water coming from the beach. The Pascagoula Police Department released video of street flooding in Pascagoula this morning. Beach Boulevard is closed…
Sally making its way to the coastline
Although the storm is projected to go to the east now, we’re still seeing storm surge and gusty winds in parts of Jackson County. News 25’s Meteorologist Brantly Keiek is in Pascagoula with a closer look.
Mississippi Aquarium closed Wednesday, September 16 to prepare for reopening on Thursday, September 17
GULFPORT, Miss. – Due to the threat of Hurricane Sally, Mississippi Aquarium will remain closed on Wednesday, September 16. The Aquarium will re-open to the public on Thursday, September 17 at 10:00 AM. The aquarium is monitoring the weather reports…
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Facilities to suspend operations Sept. 16 due to inclement weather
BILOXI, Miss. – All Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) facilities will suspend operations through Wednesday, Sept. 16, due to inclement weather. This includes the Biloxi VA Medical Center in Biloxi, Mississippi; the Joint Ambulatory Care Center (JACC) in…
Harrison County Utility Authority solid waste service to resume Wednesday
After suspending service on Tuesday due to Hurricane Sally, the Harrison County Utility Authority will resume all garbage, recycling and yard waste routes on Wednesday, September 16. Service day will be pushed back one day for all service areas for…
Feed My Sheep resumes operations Wednesday
Feed My Sheep will resume home-bound and grab-and-go meals on Wednesday. Board Chairman David Lion said that with Hurricane Sally moving to the east, the board felt comfortable going back to the regular schedule. Meals to home-bound residents will resume…
Hurricane Hunters fly through Hurricane Sally
Hurricane Hunters get a look at Hurricane Sally as it inches closer to the U.S. This is a video of the plane ‘Miss Piggy’ as it moves over the category one storm Monday. Hurricane Hunters are following Sally as it…
Road closures in Pass Christian
The following roads are currently closed in Pass Christian: 1st Ave at Henderson Point 5th Street at Henderson Point 5th Street at County 9th St. at County Basswood Bay Wood Bayou Lane at Henderson Point Clark Ave at North End…
Storm conditions in Biloxi near the marina and the Hard Rock
Over in Biloxi, Hurricane Sally causing some flooding near the marina and the Hard Rock. Water is covering the docks where residents would typically leave their boats. It is important to stay inside during these types of conditions as you…
Checking on conditions in Pascagoula for Hurricane Sally
So far we’ve seen most of Hurricane Sally’s effects in Jackson County. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is in Pascagoula where she’s been watching the storm surge all morning.
CTA will not operate bus service on Wednesday, September 16th
Due to storm conditions, CTA will not operate any bus service on Wednesday, September 16. They plan to resume bus operations on Thursday, September 17 based on favorable road conditions.
Coast Transit Authority offering transportation to EMA shelters
Harrison County Coast Transit Authority is changing their route for Hurricane Sally. They stopped running their fixed bus scheduled and will start transportation services for those needing to get to a shelter. They’ll only provide transportation to EMA’s designated shelters.…
Pascagoula firemen urging residents to evacuate
Earlier today, Pascagoula firefighters were going out door to door in low-lying areas pleading with people to evacuate voluntarily. They visited neighborhoods in east Pascagoula off Old Mobile Avenue that are prone to flooding. The fire department will be on…
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency prepares for Hurricane Sally
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working around the clock to ensure the safety of residents during the storm. As of 1 p.m. today, mandatory evacuations were set for low lying areas and anything south of the sea wall. The…
Water is rising in the Timber Ridge subdivision in Pass Christian
There are a number of low-lying areas throughout the Pass and residents and business owners know all too well to fortify their properties well in advance of storms. Timber Ridge resident Mary Catherine Scriber, who also owns the Whisky Bar…
Hurricane Sally preparations across Mississippi
Preparations are underway in Mississippi as Hurricane Sally bears down on the Gulf Coast. Crews were seen throughout the day on Monday using bulldozers to build a barrier along several beaches in Bay St. Louis. In Kiln, some residents are…
Monitoring conditions in Jackson County ahead of Hurricane Sally
Residents of Jackson County are awaiting potential impacts from Hurricane Sally and some areas of Ocean Springs are already under voluntary evacuation. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is at Front Beach in Ocean Springs with more.