Viewer video from Hickory Hills in Gautier

As the storm makes its way through the Gulf Coast, we’re seeing what’s happening out there. We have video shot by a viewer in Gautier. This is from their home in Hickory Hills. From the video you can hear the wind is really picking up and those trees are starting to blow heavily. Categories: Jackson County, Local News, News Tags:…

Tracking Zeta in Gulfport

Zeta is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to our area and conditions are already starting to deteriorate. Meteorologist Brantly Keiek is in Gulfport with more. Categories: Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: Gulfport, storms, Weather, Zeta

Interactive map for Harrison County residents

You can access Harrison County online interactive map for the latest storm information in this county. On this map, you can view flood zones and because it’s interactive you can customize it. This resource shows what sandbag locations are active. You can also see evacuation routes. Harrison County EMA Deputy Director Matt Stratton said, “You can also plug in any…

Harrison County officials and local leaders meet

The Harrison County Emergency Management Agency met today ahead of the hurricane. The Harrison County Fire Department is requesting additional personal from FEMA and will be pulling response when winds reach 45 miles per hour. Electric companies advise to download their app for the most accurate power outage map. Coast Electric will pull service workers as the weather intensifies. They…

Preparations in Bay St. Louis

Over in Bay St. Louis, several areas are experiencing flooding. In preparation some local businesses like this gas station made preparations by boarding up windows. Winds are picking up speed as water crashes on the beaches and against road sides. You can see several cars lining higher ground along road 603. Across the bridge, visibility is getting worse in the…

Impacts in Long Beach

This is a look at the city of Long Beach just a few hours ago. You can see the water was already coming up into pavilions and parking lots along with the wind picking up speed. The Long Beach Harbor is under mandatory evacuation. Long Beach also has a curfew in place tonight. Categories: Local News, News Tags: hurricane, Long…

Gulfport beach before the storm

Several people flocked around the iconic Mississippi Gulf Coast welcome sign at the intersection of Highway 90 and Cowan Road in Gulfport to get some last-minute photos this afternoon. The red lights at several intersections along the beach front including the one at 90 and Cowan Road have been turned on as flashing by MDOT who says motorists should treat…

The calm before the storm in Biloxi

A spattering of people from near and far away trickled down to the Biloxi beach front this afternoon as the first signs of Hurricane Zeta appeared. Mid-afternoon, white caps and waves from the Gulf could be easily seen along the Biloxi Beach shoreline and wind gusts began picking up, rattling road signs and pushing some sand on Highway 90. Traffic…

Governor Reeves requests disaster declaration ahead of Zeta

This morning, Governor Tate Reeves requested a pre-landfall disaster declaration in anticipation of Zeta. This would authorize FEMA to provide emergency protective measures including direct federal assistance for 13 Mississippi counties including our six southern counties to save lives, protect property, and public health and safety, or to lessen the threat of catastrophe in the designated areas. More counties could…

Mississippi Power prepares for Hurricane Zeta

Mississippi Power is monitoring the track of Zeta and planning for potential impacts across the region, securing 350 additional resources to help the storm team with restoration. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mississippi Power storm team members and contract crews will continue to practice social distancing and wear masks when in the field. Customers can track the status of an…

Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes declares state of emergency ahead of Zeta

City officials in Gulfport are also putting in safety measures before Zeta reaches South Mississippi. Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes declared a state of emergency for the city late Monday evening. Also, the Gulfport Harbor was closed shortly after Mayor Hewes issued the state of emergency. Boaters are encouraged to get their vessels and move them to a different location to…

City of Biloxi prepares for Zeta

Biloxi is putting their storm plans in place in anticipation of impacts from Zeta. The city declared a state of emergency earlier this afternoon at a city council meeting and city departments are working to prep the city by clearing storm drains and making sure city equipment is secure. Officials urge Biloxi residents to be aware of low-lying areas and…

Mississippi State Department of Health reports 854 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 854 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths Monday, including two in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 116,617 confirmed cases and 3,283 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 859 cases and 28 deaths Harrison County has 5,398 cases and 84 deaths Jackson County has 4,693 cases…