The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has announced that all sand beaches will remain closed until further notice due to ongoing clean-up efforts following Hurricane Francine. Crews are working diligently to restore the beaches, and we ask for the public’s patience and cooperation during this process. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: beaches, harrison county, hurricane francine
A Good Samaritan stepped into save a man as his truck was sinking into the floodwaters of Hurricane Francine. Miles Crawford used a hammer from his home to break out the window of the stranded driver’s truck before pulling him through the broken window and carrying him to safety. The drama played out live on air as a reporter from…
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 a building. For those who were outdoors or in a vehicle, they were instructed to move to the closest shelter they could find that would protect them from…
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
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…
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
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….
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
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
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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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….
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…
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…
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…