WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government hopes a new website can help people and local governments beat the increasingly deadly heat of an ever-warming world. Days after nearly half the country — 154.6 million people — sweated through a blistering heat wave,…
When the sun blazes and temperatures soar, animals already know what to do. While visiting the aquarium, we learned birds spread their wings out to cool down. Alligators…
The Mississippi heat is back again, but before those summer temps reach their highs, now is a good time to have your air conditioner serviced. Representatives from Geiger…
With less cloud cover and storm coverage, Monday will be a fairly hot day with mid 90s for highs, with some isolated spots reaching the upper 90s. Heat indices will range between 103 and 112 degrees. Both Monday and Tuesday,…
When it comes to extreme heat, it’s not only people who are at risk, it’s the furry friends in our lives as well. Just like humans, animals are at…
Mississippi’s Southern six counties are currently under a heat advisory. Temperatures are expected to hit the mid90s Friday, but if you’re outside, it might feel more like 110 degrees.…
It's hazy, hot and humid along the Gulf Coast. High temperatures will likely top out in the mid 90s, but it will feel like it's between 100 and 108 degrees. Scattered showers and thunderstorms may help cool things down in…
An upper level high-pressure that was centered over New Mexico/Arizona is starting to get suppressed southward by a broach disturbance pushing south out of Canada. This is also starting to weaken the eastern side of it over our area. It…
With the dog days of summer approaching and the heat index rising into the triple digits, don’t forget to care for your furry friends. Humane Society of South Mississippi’s Development Director Katie King shared some tips with News 25 on…
A deck of stratus clouds is invading the area this morning. This ceiling is from 200 to 500 feet with pockets of dense fog. Even though most of the area has not seen 90 degrees before in March, the forecast…
Near the surface, a ridge of high pressure will develop along the eastern seaboard on Monday. This will result in a light northerly wind flow developing overnight, followed by a light southerly wind flow redeveloping on Monday. A dry weather…
With today’s heat index already topping 115 in some locations, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are a big concern. It is important to stay hydrated, wear light clothing, and take breaks from the sun if you work outside. Make sure…
It is summertime and here in South Mississippi that means you probably have your air conditioner running to stay cool. That also means you might have noticed an increase in your monthly electric bills. News 25 spoke to Mississippi Power…
As high school football season inches closer, local high school bands are beginning preparations for their season. The Gautier High Band is in the middle of their band camp as they get ready for the start of football season. A…
Well, the heat is ramping up on the Coast as we head into the weekend and that means people are finding ways to cool down. With highs now in the mid-90s and heat indices in the triple digits heading into…
With temperatures creeping into the high 90s battling the heat is no easy task, but what about battling flames and extreme heat? When summer rolls around, firefighters are faced with that challenge on a regular basis. The Biloxi Fire Department…
With the heat cranking up splash pads are open all over the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It’s a quick way and fun way to cool off this summer, but to ensure the good times keep rolling parents make sure to keep…
It’s really heating up out there and sometimes our furry friends end up feeling the burn. There is a city-wide ordinance in Biloxi that states if you leave an animal unattended in a vehicle and the animal appears to be…
When we get older our bodies are just not the same as they use to be. So, when we deal with the high temperatures like what we have been dealing with lately for senior citizens this can be very dangerous.…
There is a heat advisory this weekend and the heat index is expected to reach dangerous levels. AMR is partnering with other local first responders to make sure everyone is staying safe. AMR plans on having ten plus total assets…
If you’re one of the thousands that will be attending the airshow this weekend or if you just plan on being outside be prepared for the high temperatures. During the day we can expect heat in the mid-90s, pair that…
We are getting into that time of year where temperatures outside climb into the 90s, but inside your car it can get as hot as 140 degrees. Even temperatures in a car on a cloudy afternoon can reach over 100…
This weekend, dangerously hot conditions are expected with the heat index forecast to be between 103 and 107 degrees. “Usually dizziness and then everything starts getting blurry and after that you know something is wrong.” Nelson Alonso, amongst many others…
98 degrees was a record high temperature set in Pascagoula yesterday. We barely even passed go with spring and we’re right into that summer heat again today with another record high for Gulfport with a temperature of 94. It’s easy…