Francine impacting the Coast
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. Categories: Local News, News
State of Emergency and Curfew Issued in Gulfport
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 receive four to eight inches of rain with isolated areas receiving up to twelve, alongside a three-to-five-foot storm surge in low-lying regions, and an increased risk of tornadoes along the Coast. “Anytime…
WXXV News 25’s Jevan McCoskey is live in Harrison County with an update on Francine
We’re going back to Harrison County for more perspective on Francine’s approach. WXXV News 25’s Jevan McCoskey has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: hurricane francine
Shelters prep for potential impacts from Hurricane Francine
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 in, and even though we’re short staffed, the administration has been very good about reorganizing and utilizing the staff in the best manner they can,” said American Red Cross Volunteer Linda Goforth….
WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen live in Gulfport with an update on Francine
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 in Gulfport with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: hurricane francine
WXXV News 25’s Rick Boone live at the state line with an update on Francine
Lower Hancock County is the closest point to Francine’s impacts this evening and WXXV News 25’s Rick Boone is live with an update on conditions now. Categories: Local News, News Tags: hurricane francine
9/11 – Sam Parker’s “Hurricane Francine” Wednesday Noon Forecast
Francine became a hurricane last night after struggling with shear and dry air throughout yesterday afternoon, but organized a bit more overnight and will continue to strengthen for the next several hours. It is now expected to reach Category 2 status before landfall once again after yesterday’s struggles saw its overall intensity lowered. Despite the expected 100+ mph winds at…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center in Biloxi discussing 9/11
September 11, 2001, or 9/11, was a day that greatly impacted the world, especially here in the United States. On that morning, 19 terrorists associated with the extremist group Al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial airplanes. The attacks resulted in the deaths of nearly 3,000 people, including passengers, first responders, and civilians. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at the…
MDOT advises motorists AVOID TRAVEL during Hurricane Francine
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 and use extreme caution if travel is necessary. MDOT’s crews are prepared and stand ready to respond as soon as it is safe for them to do so. Francine’s landfall is expected…
09/11 Ryan’s “Hurricane Francine” Wednesday Morning Forecast
Francine became a hurricane last night and will continue so strengthen for the next several ours ahead of landfall to our west in Central LA.
Francine became a hurricane last night after struggling with shear and dry air throughout yesterday afternoon, but organized a bit more overnight and will continue to strengthen for the next several hours. It is now expected to reach Category 2 status before landfall once again after yesterday’s struggles saw its overall intensity lowered. Despite the expected 100+ mph winds at…
Mandatory evacuation issued for Bay St. Louis Harbor
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 mandatory evacuation after Hurricane Francine made an eastward shift Tuesday morning. However, several boats still remain in the harbor which according to harbor officials, is due in part…
Hancock County EMA prepping for Francine
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 how residents and officials there are preparing for Francine. This agency is responsible for the safety and well-being of Hancock County residents through disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. EMA…
Gulf Coast region preparing for Francine
Grocery stores and gas stations across the region are seeing their supplies starting to dwindle as residents stock up. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen continues our coverage from New Orleans. The Walmart on Bullard Avenue near New Orleans East saw lots of traffic, long lines at checkouts, and shortages of items. Regional gas stations saw an influx of people filling…
Sand bag locations open across the Coast
Sandbag locations are opening across the Gulf Coast in preparation for Tropical Storm Francine. One of the self-service sandbag sites in Harrison County is located off County Farm Road right next to Lyman Work Center. This is one of eight self-service sandbag sites located in Harrison County that opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday. Besides Harrison County, Biloxi, Pascagoula, Vancleave, Gautier,…
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09/10 Ryan’s “Tropical Update” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
Here's the latest update on Francine's forecast intensity and track.
The National Hurricane Center did issue a special 1 PM forecast update for Francine, but no with no significant changes. Francine continues to struggle to organize, but is showing some signs of getting it together. Dry air also seems to be limiting its ability to strengthen, as the 10 AM update dropped the peak intensity down from Category 2 status….
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at the Hancock County Emergency Management Agency office in Kiln
The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency office, led by Director Brian Adam, engages in public education about hazards, disaster training, and preparedness exercises. They activate shelters during disasters, including one for individuals with special needs, and help residents prepare for hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at Hancock County Emergency Management Agency in Kiln…
09/10 Ryan’s “Francine Latest” Tuesday Morning Forecast
Francine continues to develop, and should be come a hurricane later today.
Tropical Storm Francine developed before noon yesterday, but didn’t significantly organize overnight. Throughout yesterday though the forecast intensity of the storm did increase, with a 100 mph Category 2 landfall expected in Central Louisiana. The overall path hasn’t changed much, seemingly wiggling a bit west yesterday and a tad back toward the east overnight. I urge you not to focus…
Harbors and marinas issue evacuation advisories, orders
Bay St. Louis has issued a mandatory evacuation order for the Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor on Tuesday morning. Boat owners are asked to immediately remove their boats from the harbor. The city will begin removing power pedestals from the docks Tuesday afternoon. A voluntary evacuation was issued for Gulfport and Pass Christian harbors and marinas on Monday. If the…
Reminder: Extras needed for movie filming in South Mississippi this week.
Deep down, we all want to be a movie star! This week, you have your chance to get your start on the silver screen. The movie ‘Come With Me’ is filming in Gulfport/Biloxi this Wednesday and Thursday. The filming crew is looking for extras to appear in a outdoor barbecue, as well as a funeral scene and bar scene. You…
9/9 – Trey Tonnessen’s “More Rainfall” Monday Night 10:00 PM Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
After strengthening this afternoon, Francine’s intensity appears to have leveled off for now. Around 3:00 PM Monday, microwave images indicated that the storm had a closed low-level eyewall and a relatively symmetric cloud pattern. However, an intrusion of dry air has caused the inner core convection to degrade. The Air Force and NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft have been investigating Francine…
Local harbors place voluntary evacuations in wake of Tropical Storm Francine
There are new details this evening about the status of some of the harbors in Harrison County ahead of Francine. The Gulfport Harbor, Pass Christian Harbor, and Point Cadet Marina have put a voluntary evacuation in place. Categories: Local News, News Tags: harbors, Tropical Storm Francine, voluntary evacuation