By SETH BORENSTEIN It’s a confusing time when a hurricane threatens, and some terms used by officials aren’t known by everyone, so here’s a storm glossary. Tropical cyclones Let’s start with the broad category of these storms, called tropical cyclones.…
Following Jackson County's recent state of emergency declaration due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Isaias, officials have opened sandbag locations and announced that two shelters will open Friday morning at 8 a.m. Jackson…
September marks the height of hurricane season, a time when activity across the Gulf Coast typically ramps up. While no storms are currently a threat to South Mississippi, emergency…
JACKSON, MISS. — The peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season is here, and the Mississippi Department of Transportation is offering essential tips to help south Mississippi residents prepare. The most active part of hurricane season runs from mid-August to mid-October.…
As we're now a few days into the month of August, this is the time when the Atlantic hurricane season begins to see a gradual increase in activity.…
Tropical Storm Bertha continues to track west along the northern Gulf Coast Tuesday evening. As of the 7 PM CDT advisory, the storm was located about 105 miles southeast…
MIAMI (AP) — The first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season formed Wednesday near the Gulf Coast, bringing intense rain and the threat of dangerous flash floods to states including Texas and Louisiana, meteorologists said. Tropical Storm Arthur was a disorganized…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- City leaders met with casino managers, the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency, and the Gaming Commission to discuss hurricane season. The meeting took place at…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Officials in Jackson County met for a hurricane preparedness meeting earlier this month. The National Weather Service Office of New Orleans and Baton…
Expect plenty of sunshine Saturday and Sunday with afternoon highs near 90 degrees and warm, muggy nights in the upper 70s. While the weekend stays mostly dry, a few isolated…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- June 1 kicks off the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and C Spire is sharing tips on how to stay connected when a major storm threatens the…
The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season begins today. According to NOAA’s outlook, they’re predicting eight to 14 named storms, three to six hurricanes, and one to three major hurricanes. This prediction…
Gulport, Miss (WXXV) Hurricane season officially begins June 1st, and Mississippi Power says crews are already preparing for whatever this season may bring. Company leaders recently met to…
First responders are finalizing their plans as we head into hurricane season. They’re urging residents to have their own plans in place. We spoke with fire officials who say…
As we near hurricane season, District Attorney Scott Colom stood at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial to warn Mississippians about what he called a…
As the start of the 2026 hurricane season approaches, forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are predicting a slightly below-average season across the Atlantic Basin. NOAA’s seasonal outlook…
developing El Nino that is forecast to get quite strong will likely dampen the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, but it won’t make the potentially deadly storms disappear, federal and outside meteorologists predict. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday issued…
MOBILE, AL (WXXV)-The 2026 Hurricane Awareness Tour made a stop on the Gulf Coast Tuesday at the Mobile International Airport. Meteorologist Sam Lucey and Forecaster…
The start of hurricane season is right around the corner. June 1 marks the beginning of the season and everyone on the Coast is encouraged to be…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is releasing more details on its 2026 hurricane evacuation guide. It’s available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese and includes a hurricane emergency checklist. The guide…
We’re now a month out from the start of the Atlantic Hurricane season and that means MEMA is reminding Mississippians about getting into a…
D'IBERVILE, Miss. (WXXV) - Business leaders gathered in D'Iberville to discuss hurricane preparedness for their organization and its community. Hear from Mississippi Power, MDOT, and Coast Electric about how each organization…
Forecasters are predicting an above average Atlantic hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced their prediction for the season on Thursday. NOAA’s National Weather Service forecasters are expecting…
