Staying healthy in the heat
Dr. Josh Luke with Memorial Hospital joins us in studio to discuss signs of heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and how to stay protected.
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Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heat
By DAVID FISCHER Updated 7:35 AM CDT, July 17, 2025 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — With record temperatures hitting the U.S., pet owners have to protect their four-legged family members from dangers like heat stroke and dehydration. But keeping an animal the…
Mississippi Power shares resources and tips for lowering energy bill in the summer
Kaila Moran Griffith with Mississippi Power joins us in studio. She’s here to share tips and resources to create better energy habits and…
Rising temperatures may equal rising utility bills
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - Summer is here and along with the rising heat are rising utility bills. Coast Electric recommends keeping your AC set to 78 during the summer…
Mississippi Power offers energy saving tips
Mississippi Power is giving some energy saving tips to help customers cut down on costs during the summer months. The energy company is promoting its energy saving tool kit to…
South Mississippians find ways to beat the heat
Feels-like temperatures in South Mississippi on Monday were well over 100 degrees, with many more days of extreme heat on the way. This can be concerning for families, especially…
Prisons going through hot temperatures without air conditioning
Many prisons across the state are without air conditioning this summer and the heat index is reaching as high as 115 on some days. In Mississippi, a study…
8/21 - Chris's "Dangerous Heat and Tropical Update" Monday Night Forecast
Really breezy out there this evening with winds up to 20 mph. Today was another day with oppressive heat across the southern six. Newly-formed Tropical…
8/21 - Chris's "Heat and Tropical Mischief" Monday Evening Forecast
Another day with oppressive heat across the southern six. Newly-formed Tropical Depression 9 is currently making its way through the central Gulf this afternoon. It has brought…
Burn ban still in effect for South Mississippi
All of South Mississippi remains under a burn ban. According to the Mississippi Forestry Commission, fires like campfires, bonfires, fire pits, and field burning are all prohibited under…
8/16 - Jeff's "Mild For A Little Longer" Wednesday Night Forecast
It will be pleasant overnight as the break from the humidity will continue for a bit longer. Skies will be mainly clear, if not totally…
8/16 - Jeff Vorick's "Clearing/Pleasant" Wednesday Evening Forecast
Clouds will clear out this evening and it will remain relatively mild. Hot temperatures early will cool off to manageable levels for any plans around sunset. Humidity will…
Back Bay Mission provides services for homeless population during extreme heat
Multiple homeless people are dead across the Gulf Coast due to extreme temperatures in recent weeks. Four to five of these deaths were regulars at Back Bay Mission, a resource for those…
MHSAA adopts new methods for practices in the heat
The Mississippi High School Activities Association now mandates the use of wetbulb globe temperature readings to determine the safety of outdoor practices. News 25’s Ansley Brent breaks…
7/28 - Jeff's "Very HOT, Unsettled At Times" Weekend Forecast
Any isolated thunderstorms this evening will be out of the picture by around sunset. Skies will clear out overnight leaving us with sunny skies to start…
Rules to keep athletes safe in the Mississippi heat
The Mississippi High School Activities Association has mandated new rules for keeping student-athletes safe in the heat. The wet-bulb globe temperature method, which has been a recommendation…
Ingalls Shipbuilding takes heat precautions for workers
With the summer heat, we know people who work in the elements need to take precautions. Ingalls' Pascagoula shipyard employs thousands and the company is doing what it can to help keep everyone…
7/3 - The Chief's "Independence Day Eve" Monday Morning Forecast
At the surface, the Bermuda high “High Pressure” extends westward across Florida into the northern Gulf of Mexico. A front is extended from Lake Erie into…
Cooling stations set up in Moss Point
It’s been a little over a week since an EF2 tornado hit Moss Point and with the severe heat gripping the south, it’s making cleanup a little more difficult.…
6/26 - Jeff Vorick's "Very Hot Pattern" Monday Evening Forecast
A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM this evening. Hot and humid conditions are here for the week with strong high pressure and intense…
6/16 The Chief's "Scattered Thunderstorms/Humid Flow" Friday Forecast
A Heat advisory is in affect for area from 11 am to 7 pm, be sure to practice summertime safety. The boundary has generally been north of our…
6/6 - The Chief's "Lovely Start" Tuesday Morning Forecast
This morning there is a stationary front near the Mississippi coastline, with radar indicating isolated showers moving northwestward from the Gulf of Mexico. Temperatures will be in…
Tips for keeping warm and safe during the holiday season
With the temperature dropping along the Coast, the use of in-home fireplaces and space heaters is on the rise, which can cause severe problems if not…
Hot nights: US in July sets new record for overnight warmth
Talk about hot nights, America got some for the history books last month. The continental United States in July set a record for overnight warmth, providing little relief from the day’s sizzling heat for people, animals, plants and the electric…