A dry airmass continues to reside across the region this morning with a fairly active WSW flow aloft with moisture continuing to stream into the region. This will continue to lead to mostly cloudy conditions across the region today. A cold air advection regime will continue today. With the cold air advection and limited insolation, temperatures will be held down…
A zonal flow pattern will be in firm control of the area through next Tuesday. A series of fast moving shortwave troughs embedded within this zonal flow pattern will sweep through the area. The first of these features will be push through on Friday. Strong deep layer forcing will combine with a moderately unstable and very moist airmass to produce…
A surface cold front associated with low pressure over the Ohio valley is intruding across our area into the northcentral Gulf Of Mexico. Currently there are some scattered areas of rain in the northern parts of the area that will decrease as the front passes the area. The big impact from the front will be the pressure gradient surface winds…
Two Men and a Truck is gearing up for Movers for Moms, the business’ annual donation drive for mothers in need around the Mississippi Gulf Coast. For six years, Gulfport’s Two Men and a Truck has been celebrating Mother’s Day by collecting and delivering items to local organizations that help moms. In fact, they are the third location in the…
Wednesday morning, Gulfport High School held its annual Prom Promise where they staged a mock fatal car wreck before its upcoming prom. Seniors in the school’s law and public safety class teamed up with Gulfport police and fire and rescue department. The focal point of the event was to draw students to the severity of what could happen driving impaired…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Harrison County campus held its Black History Month celebration this afternoon. The celebration took place at the Hospitality Resort Management Center on the campus. Attendees celebrated the month by having food and hearing songs and poems related to African American history. The program also featured a panel of community leaders in the African American community….
The City of Gautier will be hosting a State of the City on March 12, starting at 6 PM. Mayor Casey Vaughan will be hosting an address that provides a comprehensive overview of the city’s achievements, progress, and upcoming projects. The State of the City will be held at the Gautier City Hall’s Council Chambers. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Biloxi is hosting a State of the City Address on March 7. Doors open at 11 and the program begins at 11:30. Mayor FoFo Gilich will be speaking about updates on the city. The deadline to purchase a table to attend is February 29. Individual tickets are $60 and reserved tables for 10 people is $750. The address will be…
While I-10 E is closed, crews will place concrete beams, perform bracing and install safety devices across the eastbound lanes, a critical process in the construction of the new overpass. During the closure, traffic will be re-routed utilizing the Menge Ave. exit and entrance ramps. Detour signage will be in place, and drivers may seek alternate routes. Motorists are reminded…
We’re joined today by Martha Allen with Extra Table to update us on how the March for the Mayors Food Drive is going. The March of the Mayors Food Drive ends March 1st. There will be a packing party March 8th at the Lyman Community Center. You can check your city’s Facebook page for drop off points. Categories: Local News,…
The search for an 82-year-old Pass Christian man tragically came to an end when he was found dead near his home Tuesday. WXXV’s Brooke Parker tells us how local police departments respond when an elderly person goes missing and what you can do if a loved one disappears. As we age, our physical and cognitive function may decline, making elderly…
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us is CeCe Collins to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Mini.
With low level moisture continuing to advect into the region from the south a solid low stratus deck of low level clouds has developed across most of the area. As the front moves closer, the low level winds will decrease as pressure gradient begins to break down just prior to frontal passage. Today the cold front will move through the…
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles and the Nicholls Bison kicked off the 2024 Hancock Whitney Classic on Tuesday evening. This was a game that saw the Golden Eagles fight back from a three run deficit in the fourth inning, but eventually would fall in extra innings losing 6-5. This is the first of three games in the Hancock Whitney Classic…
The Pascagoula Panthers, St. Martin lady Yellow Jackets, and Hancock lady Hawks all breezed through the State Quarter-final round last weekend and now have the opportunity to compete for a State Championship this week in Jackson, MS. Hancock kicks things off for the coast teams remaining as they will play the State Semi-final matchup on Wednesday at 5:30. They will…
A largely zonal flow pattern will develop over the area on Friday and remain in place through next Monday. Embedded within this zonal flow regime, a series of fast moving shortwave troughs will sweep through the area. The first of these shortwave features will be moving through the area on Friday. Ample deep layer forcing will tap into a moderately…
Currently the area is under upper level southern branch flow with Troughing over the central plains. As the trough moves east an Associated front drops into the area on Wednesday. This front Brings pops in the 30% range over the ne portion of the area but with Very little if any accumulation. The significant impact will be decreased winds ahead…
Memorial Hospital hosted its annual Black History Month program Tuesday morning, celebrating African-American pioneers in medicine in hospitals around the country. This marked the hospitals third annual Black History Month program. The program’s focus was dedicated to African-Americans in the arts and provided local musicians and dancers in the community a chance to display their talents. Officials from around Harrison…
The U.S. Army National Guard has grounded all of its helicopters. The stand-down comes days after two Mississippi guardsmen were killed when their Apache helicopter crashed during a training flight. Earlier this month, an Apache helicopter also crashed in Utah, but both pilots survived. The National Guard has not said how long the helicopters will be grounded. The purpose is…
Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley made a stop at the Lyman Senior Center to talk to locals. Sheriff Haley discussed the transition and the first few months as acting sheriff and the implementation of protecting the local schools from harm. The sheriff also shared the need to raise pay for deputies and county law enforcement and specifications to training officers…
The Ina Thompson Moss Point Library will be hosting a presentation on the Civil Rights Movement. The presentation will be on the Civil Rights Movement and The Freedom Summer, being presented by Anne’ McMillion. The presentation will run for 4 to 6, a question and answer session will follow as well. If you can’t make it in person, the event…
An HBCU College Fair will be held at the Knight Non-Profit’s Regions Room. That fair will be held from 6 to 8 PM. Over 100 colleges have been invited and gives youth the chance to explore the diverse educational possibilities available. The event is open to the public. Categories: Local News, News Tags: College, college fair, hbcu
Tonight, eyes begin to shift upstream as a cold front begins to move southeastward toward our region. Prior to the frontal passage, surface winds should begin to decrease just a bit. Timing Doesn’t look great for fog potential outside of potentially some “fuzzy stratus build down” with the wind field finally breaking down and enhanced moisture pooling will occur just after…
WXXV Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight is joined by Grant Chighizola as we continue our Celebrate Cities series in Lucedale! This week they are celebrating all things Lucedale! In this series, we will be highlighting cities all across the Gulf Coast. Rob will be back in two weeks to celebrate another city on our beautiful Gulf Coast! History of all things…