Harrison County EMA gives update on weather going forward
The Winter Weather Advisory is expiring for South Mississippi, but we’re still looking at a hard freeze tonight. News 25 spoke with Harrison County EMA Director Matt…
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Cold Weather Shelters Open Along the Coast for Freezing Weather
The Salvation Army is opening their Gulf Coast cold weather shelters Tuesday night
M.E.M.A. Monitoring Winter Weather Possibility
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (M.E.M.A.) is working closely with the National Weather Service and monitoring the possibility of winter precipitation that may affect parts of the state Sunday night and continue into Tuesday.
People Flock to Shelters During Record Breaking Cold Temps
Nineteen degrees: a record low set in Gulfport, two degrees below the previous record set just last year in January, but this cold isn't just inconvenient, it can be downright deadly.
Cold Temps Bring the Danger of Frostbite & Hypothermia
With the weather staying below freezing Thursday night, people need to be careful and take precautions to stay warm.
Cold Weather Dangerous for Outdoor Workers
Wednesday night's cold weather will be dangerous, but what about people that work in the elements every day?
Cold Weather can be Deadly, A.M.R. Medics Warn
Plunging temperatures and wind chill are a direct threat to life and limb, especially for the elderly, small children, the chronically ill, substance abusers, and individuals for stay out in the cold for long periods of time.
M.E.M.A. Urges Preparation for Freezing Forecast
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (M.E.M.A.) has been notified by the National Weather Service (N.W.S.) that the entire state may see a hard freeze over the next few days.
Cold Weather Shelters Open Tues. & Wed. Nights
If you were outside at all Tuesday, you probably noticed it's gotten a lot colder.
Salvation Army Opens Cold Weather Shelters
Temperatures are going to dip down into the mid-30s Tuesday night, conditions that could be deadly for those who don't have adequate shelter.
Many Homeless People Are Stuck in the Cold This Winter
Many homeless individuals will take advantage of sleeping indoors, but there are still many more that will stay out in the cold.
Cold Weather Brings Danger to Outdoor Workers
For many working outside in the cold, dangerous conditions come on quickly.
Cold Weather Shelters Open for Second Night in a Row
It's another frigid day outside and along the Coast and cold weather shelters will be open again Friday night.
Freezing Temps Cause Cold Weather Shelters to Open
Officials are predicting shelter doors will be open more this year than before, at a great cost to the organizations running them.
Cold Weather Shelters Open Across the Coast
Near freezing temperatures mean cold weather shelters across the Coast are opening up to help local homeless people.
A.M.R. Reminds You to be Mindful of Cold Weather Dangers
American Medical Response (A.M.R.) has important suggestions for avoiding, recognizing and treating two deadly cold-related illnesses: hypothermia and frostbite.
Are You & Your Car Ready for the Next Polar Vortex?
Last year showed us that winter weather can come sooner, end later, and hit unsuspecting parts of the country.
Harrison County Cold Weather Shelter
Harrison County Supervisor of District 1, Windy Swetman, announces that a Cold Weather Shelter will be open at the Kenny Fournier Multi-Purpose Center 10395 Automall Parkway, D’Iberville on Thursday, November 13th and Friday, November 14th.
Salvation Army to Open Cold Weather Shelters Thurs. & Fri.
The Salvation Army Cold Weather Shelters in Gulfport and Pascagoula will be open due to predicted cold temperatures on Thursday, November 13th and Friday, November 14th, 2014.