2021 Hurricane Season comes to an end
Today marks the end of the 2021 Hurricane Season. Many storms appeared on the U.S. radar, but here on the Gulf Coast, Hurricane Ida made the most impact. According…
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Federal Agencies mobilized to support response to Hurricane Ida
WASHINGTON-- As Hurricane Ida intensifies into a major storm in the Gulf of Mexico, FEMA, non-government organizations and federal agency partners continue to work alongside state, tribal and local officials to prepare and respond to the storm. The National Guard,…
Mississippi Power offers storm preparation tips
Gulfport, Miss. – As Tropical Depression Fred continues moving across the Southeast and a pair of tropical systems – Grace and Henri – have formed, Mississippi Power is encouraging customers that now is the time to review your family’s 2021 storm…
NOAA gives hurricane season update
Forecasters say the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season shows no signs of slowing. That’s the word from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration after their season update. According to NOAA’s climate prediction center, conditions remain conducive for an above average hurricane…
Generator safety during Hurricane Season
With hurricane season in full swing, it is important to know how to properly operate a generator. Operating a generator is very important because if not operated properly it can lead…
MDOT urges coastal residents to plan for hurricanes
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Hurricane season is officially underway and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging South Mississippi residents to prepare now. “We’ve already had a tropical system threaten the Mississippi Coast, and we’re only a month into hurricane season,”…
Live Local: Remembering Hurricane Camille
It’s currently hurricane season here on the Coast and Mississippi officials are making sure residents stay prepared and up to date on the latest information. Over the years, technology had made…
Humane Society of South Mississippi offers pet preparation tips for hurricane season
While preparing hurricane kits and other emergency needs this hurricane season, don’t forget to make preparations for your furry friends as well. The Humane Society of South Mississippi recommends pet owners…
Bye Alpha, Eta: Greek alphabet ditched for hurricane names
By SETH BORENSTEIN The Atlantic hurricane season seems to be changing and so are some assumptions about it, with meteorologists dumping the Greek alphabet for busy seasons like last year. Meteorologists Wednesday eliminated Greek as back-up if there are more…
NOAA considering earlier official start date for hurricane season
The official start of hurricane season could be earlier this year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced they will consider an earlier official start date. Hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin usually runs from June through…
Mississippi Power receives Emergency Recovery Award following response to historic hurricane season
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) presented Alabama Power, Georgia Power and Mississippi Power with the Emergency Recovery Award during the EEI Winter Board and Chief Executives Meeting on January 14, 2021. The Emergency Recovery Award is given to select EEI member companies to…
2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season wraps up
The nightmare 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is finally over, but the toll it took on the Gulf Coast can be seen no matter where you go. Trouble in the tropics started early with the first named storm…
Florida cities mop up after deluge from Tropical Storm Eta
Tropical Storm Eta is squatting off western Cuba, and forecasters say it’s unclear where it might strike land again.
Harrison County EMA watching Zeta
Don’t pack up your hurricane kit just yet! While hurricane season is almost over, there’s Zeta to worry about. News 25 reached out to the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency to gather information regarding Zeta preparations. This…
08/24 – Brantly's "Marco Weakening, Laura Strengthening" Monday Afternoon Forecast
(WXXV) — The overall threat from Tropical Storm Marco continues to decrease as the storm weakens, but periods of heavy rain and gusty winds can still be expected. Marco now has maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour. Marco…
08/20 – Brantly's "Watching the Tropics" Thursday Forecast
Mostly cloudy skies today with showers and thunderstorms expected late this afternoon through the evening. Rain chances are up to around 60 percent. High temperatures should be a little bit cooler today with the extra cloud cover, only topping out…
MDOT urges residents to get their hurricane evacuation kits ready
HATTIESBURG, MISS. — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) urges residents to get their hurricane evacuation kits ready before a hurricane threatens. A hurricane evacuation kit can help ensure you and your family have all the necessary items needed if…
Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms in Atlantic; odds of development in Gulf increasing
Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed over the central Atlantic Ocean, breaking the record for the earliest "G" letter named storm. Previously, the earliest 7th named storm to form in the Atlantic basin (which includes the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean…
Preparing for hurricane season amid COVID-19 pandemic
Thursday morning, Governor Tate Reeves held a press conference about hurricane preparedness at the Ground Zero Museum in Waveland. Almost 15 years ago, Hurricane Katrina tore through the Gulf Coast. Katrina was one of the most costly natural disasters of…
Governor Tate Reeves visits Ground Zero Museum in Waveland
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across our state and the country, the threat of hurricane season intensifies as well as South Mississippians prepare for any disaster in new socially distant ways. This morning, Governor Tate Reeves visited Waveland’s Ground…
MDOT urges coastal residents to plan for hurricanes
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Hurricane season is officially underway and the Mississippi Department of Transportation is urging South Mississippi residents to prepare now. “Hurricane season is well underway and we’ve already had a tropical system hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast. That just…
Hurricane Season is here
Hurricane season began Monday and we are already tracking the tropics. This year, officials say preparing for the season will be different than before. South Mississippi is no stranger to tropical storms and hurricanes, but this will be the first…
First day of 2020 Hurricane Season
Yet another threat for the U.S. this year as today is the start of the 2020 hurricane season. NOAA and other organizations predict it’s going to be an above average year. States along the Atlantic Coast, including Florida, now have…
Mississippi Power crews ready to roll
There are those who stay here on the Coast regardless of the threat a hurricane may bring, among them are those who work at Mississippi Power. Ninety-five years and going strong, like the people of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mississippi…