Hancock County EMA offers tips to prepare for hurricane season
Today marks the first day of hurricane season and that means there is no time like the present to prepare for what could come our way.…
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Ways to avoid contractor scams as hurricane season begins
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch and the Mississippi State Board of Contractors are warning against contractor scams this hurricane season. After a storm, individuals can pose as…
Hurricane Season starts June 1
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially starts June 1 and runs through November 30. The NOAA Climate Prediction Center predicts above-average hurricane activity this year, predicting 14-21 named storms. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges residents to prepare for…
Hurricane Agatha sets May record, then weakens over Mexico
SAN ISIDRO DEL PALMAR, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Agatha made history as the strongest hurricane ever recorded to come ashore in May during the eastern Pacific hurricane season, ripping off roofs and washing out roads before fading Tuesday in southern…
Pacific season’s 1st hurricane makes landfall in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) - The strongest hurricane on record to make landfall in May in the eastern Pacific has swept ashore on a stretch of tourist beaches and fishing towns in southern Mexico. Torrential rains and howling winds whipped palm…
Biden warns of ‘another tough hurricane season’ this year
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AP) — President Joe Biden warned Wednesday that the country will likely see “another tough hurricane season” this year, and he pledged that his administration was prepared to respond to the storms and help Americans recover…
This week is Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi
Hurricane season is less than a month away. Now is the time to prepare for what looks to be another active storm season. It looks like we are…
Mississippi Power hosts emergency management directors meeting
Mississippi Power gathered with emergency management directors from across Southeast Mississippi to discuss the plans for the upcoming hurricane season. With hurricane season running from June 1st through November…
One hundred days until the next hurricane season
Yesterday marked 100 days until the start of hurricane season. That means the countdown is on for homeowners to take action and make critical improvements to strengthen their…
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…
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…