hurricane season

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…

Hurricane Season comes with a new threat in 2020

Hurricane Season officially begins on Monday, June 1st and weather officials are expecting a pretty active season as we’ve already had two named storms this month. While South Mississippians may be familiar with hurricane preparedness, this year poses a new…