Slidell, Louisiana was also damaged by the severe storms that impacted the Gulf Coast. News 25 is on scene and we have a look at some of the damage. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Severe Weather, Slidell
Here is footage of hail in the Woolmarket community. This home is located about three miles north of the interstate. You can see the hail bouncing off the grass. Categories: Local News, News Tags: hail, Severe Weather, Weather
Storms that passed through South Mississippi today caused flash flooding along Highway 90 this morning. This is a view of cars passing through between the Mississippi Aquarium and Jones Park. Even though cars were driving with caution, the buildup collected on the road made it difficult to navigate. Some of these clips demonstrate the multiple inches of rain coastal cities…
Shaina Barnett posted on our Facebook page that a lightning strike hit her home on Alcede Lizana Road in Gulfport. You can see from the photos the damage the driveway and the car received. Categories: Local News, News Tags: damage, Severe Weather
Emergency Management crews in Hancock County are busy trying to restore power and clear roadways of debris. Crews at Hancock Emergency Operations are working hard to asses the damage of what’s exactly been going on after reports of several tornadoes in the area. Hancock County EMA Director Brian Adam tells us more. “Crews out there, fire crews, law enforcement, power…
Severe weather brought about multiple tornado warnings along the Coast. News 25’s Brooke Parker is in the Kiln and tells us what the damage is looking like there. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: kiln, Severe Weather, tornado
A mobile home on Moran Road in Gulfport was destroyed in Wednesday’s severe weather. No one was inside when the home was toppled and flipped several times, according to the family. The owner of the mobile home is a 63-year-old retiree. Debris is all over the road and several trees were struck and power lines were pulled down. Repair crews…
A vigorous storm system continues to move east though the region. Activity from this morning will begin to taper-off…with another batch of energy moving tough the area this afternoon into this evening. The flooding potential is also an issue today, mainly over the eastern half of the area and the flood watch area looks well placed. We should see showers/t-storms…
Our team coverage of this weather system begins with a live report from Hancock County. WXXV’s Austin Lindsey has been in Hancock County all morning and has a live report for us now on storm reports we’ve received there. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Severe Weather, storms, Weather
A viewer sent us video of hail impacting parts of Bay St. Louis and Waveland this morning. In Bay St. Louis and Waveland, a deluge and pea-sized hail came down about 10:30 this morning. You can see the strength of the system as it moved through Hancock County. 100 Men Hall in the Downtown Bay St. Louis area, the wind…
Patrick Moates and guest WDEF Chief Meteorologist Austin Onek, discuss the science of the solar eclipse and what devices you need to watch and photograph it. Tags: byte, Eclipse, glasses, iso, lenses, Solar Eclipse, TECH, techbyte
A stable layer in the low-levels of the atmosphere is eroding, Which thus far has protected us so far, but this is currently leaving and in its place will be surface based instability that should strengthen with time this morning. All guidance brings the main surface low-pressure system NE into northern LA later this morning. As this occurs, it will…
Wednesday’s first main area of concern, showing very strong divergence in the upper levels; will move through first while another area gets started over the west central gulf and also races northeast. This feature will mainly be a marine issue but some of these storms could move into Southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi by late afternoon/evening. The what, when and…
When you look up the word “dominance” online, or even in the dictionary if those are still used, there is probably a picture of the Gulfport Admirals boys powerlifting team. Over the weekend the group brought home another state championship – their seventh in eight years. The Admirals powerlifting team traveled to Jackson over the weekend and came back home…
On Tuesday, a new era began for the Gulfport Admirals high school boys basketball program as Brain Butler was introduced as the schools newest head coach. Butler is from the coast and played high school basketball at St. Stanislaus. He also becomes the first African American head coach in the history of Admirals basketball. During his press conference he spoke…
We should see an area of storms begin developing near Laredo, Texas around midnight tonight. These storms will be the main focus for severe weather over our area Wednesday as they move northeast, possibly crossing into the WXXV area around 8:00 AM Wednesday. There could be a few cells ahead of this main line as well and all variables that…
The City of Gautier broke ground on the Sound Amphitheater over a year ago, and it is finally ready to welcome hundreds of fans for its first concert this Friday. Here’s what attendees can expect when attending a concert at The Sound. The Sound can accommodate 7,000 seated and 11,000 standing. You’ll be seated in your corresponding section according to…
The City of Ocean Springs is creating the Front Beach Event Space and Pavilion Project. Funding for the project comes from grants the city applied to support each phase of the project. The project is focused on outdoor recreation, green space, and enhancing the beauty of Front Beach. The City of Discovery is currently focused on the land base portion…
George County is set to begin work on its infrastructure and dispatch system after receiving federal funding. Old Highway 63 in George County is one of the most traveled roads and in 2025 it will be receiving some much-needed upgrades, going from two lanes to three. Economic Development Director Ken Flanagan said, “We want to do a new turn lane…
With severe weather in the area, News 25 wants to make sure the public is weather aware. News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. spoke with Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight ahead of the weather. For up to the minute weather information, download our WXXV Weather Authority App. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Weather, Weather Aware
Cye Young with The Window Source of the Gulf Coast explains how upgrading your homes windows isn’t as financially impossible as you may think. Categories: Expert Talk
Dr. Stanford Owen with The ADD Clinics discusses the effects of marijuana on individuals with attention deficit disorder. Categories: Expert Talk
A woman is dead after a structural fire in Gulfport Monday. Forty-four-year-old Wajeedah Waheed from Gulfport was pronounced dead at the local hospital. According to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer, the victim sustained smoke inhalation as well as severe burns. The exact cause of death is still unknown and the investigation is ongoing. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Deadly…
Joining us in studio are Matt Olivari and Chris Vickrey and they are here to talk about Concerts on the Causeway! This concert is benefiting Advocates for Freedom and takes place April 17th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Causeway Park in Biloxi. The concert originally took place Wednesday, April 10th but was rescheduled due to severe weather potential in…