Tropical Update: August off to a quiet start
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.…
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Tropical Storm Bertha turning west this evening
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…
Tropical Storm Arthur forms as this year's first of the Atlantic Hurricane Season
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…
City leaders in Biloxi prepare for hurricane season
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 officials take part in hurricane preparedness briefing
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…
Mostly quiet weekend before rain chances return
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…
Connected Living with C Spire: Hurricane Preparedness
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…
Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1
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…
Mississippi Power is Storm Ready
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…
Local first responders finalizing hurricane season plans
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…
District Attorney, Senate Candidate Scott Colom discusses FEMA concerns ahead of hurricane season
As we near hurricane season, District Attorney Scott Colom stood at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial to warn Mississippians about what he called a…
NOAA releases 2026 Atlantic hurricane seasonal outlook
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…
Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Nino
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…
2026 Hurricane Awareness Tour makes a stop on the Gulf Coast
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…
MEMA officials urge residents to prepare for hurricane season
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…
MDOT hurricane evacuation guide now available
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…
Governor Reeves declares Hurricane Preparedness Week May 3 – May 9, 2026
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…
Local organizations discuss hurricane preparedness
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…
NOAA announces 2025 hurricane predictions
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…
5/22 - Sam Parker's "New Season" Thursday Night Forecast
NOAA revealed their hurricane predictions for the 2025 season while we see more warmer temperatures and possible pop ups. Mostly clear this afternoon with very warm…
Preparing for hurricane season
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)-We are days away from the start of hurricane season. Are you prepared? Emergency Management Agencies in South Mississippi are busy getting ready for the season. Harrison County EMA…
Harrison County EMA hosts hurricane preparedness meeting
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hurricane season is coming up fast. The season starts June 1 and runs through November. Ahead of the hurricane season, the Harrison County Emergency Management…
Mississippi Power finalizing storm plans ahead of Hurricane Season
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power’s storm directors met this week to finalize their 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season storm plans. The meeting took place at Mississippi Power’s…