(WXXV) – As of 10 p.m. Sunday, maximum sustained winds were about 60 miles per hour with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is expected over the next day or two, and Sally is forecast to become a hurricane by Monday evening.…
(WXXV) — With Sally forecast to make landfall as a hurricane, forecasters say heavy rainfall and coastal flooding can be expected across the Gulf Coast. Authorities throughout South Mississippi are preparing now by setting up several self-serve sandbag sites. The…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana's death toll from Hurricane Laura has risen to 26. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the latest death attributed to the Aug. 27 hurricane at a news conference Tuesday. The health department and the state fire…
Our viewers can help TODAY by donating to The Salvation Army Hurricane Laura Relief. Online at give.helpsalvationarmy.org "As Hurricane Laura menaces the U.S. Gulf Coast, Salvation Army disaster teams are mobilizing to provide food, drinks, emotional & spiritual care and…
Recalling their relief efforts during the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, The Salvation Army today continues sharing HOPE in the community that saw so much destruction. On Friday, August 28, The Salvation Army Kroc Community Center, Biloxi’s hidden gem and the site…
Gray skies, intermittent rain, and high humidity will be the trend over the next couple of days as tropical moisture continues to flow into the area. Hurricane Laura is now a Category 1 over the Gulf of Mexico with maximum…
(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…
Some schools in South Mississippi are closing due to possible severe weather headed our way. The Hancock County School District is closing schools tomorrow, August 24th. This will also include distance learners. The Gulfport School District will run a 60%…
(WXXV) — The National Hurricane Center says that Marco has been downgraded to a tropical storm after Hurricane Hunters found the system had weakened slightly Sunday night. Although Marco has changed categories, the impacts are expected to remain the same.…
Five days into the official start of hurricane season... and already a third named storm threatening the Gulf Coast. This afternoon, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves and MEMA Executive Director Greg Michel held a hurricane preparedness press conference in Gulfport to…
Several governing bodies along the Mississippi Coast are declaring states of emergency ahead of Cristobal's landfall. On Thursday, Pascagoula, Gautier and Jackson County declared a state of emergency. In addition, Harrison County and Ocean Springs set up up sandbag locations…
Mississippi Power's response after Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005 is being highlighted in the 30th anniversary edition of Stephen R. Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People." The utility company's response after the massive hurricane hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast…
MEMA is urging all Mississippians to begin their preparations for the upcoming hurricane season. May 3rd through May 9th is ‘National Hurricane Preparedness Week.’ The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1st and ends on November 30th. This year, MEMA…
Hurricane Camille made landfall on the Coast on August 17th 50 years ago, devastating those here in South Mississippi. The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum will host a variety of events over the weekend to remember the Category 5 hurricane.…
There are a lot of sandbags in Barry’s wake. Just what should you do with them?
Monday Afternoon Update on Invest 91-L
Moisture from Tropical Disturbance 91-L Could Bring Rainfall to South Mississippi
Partners in preparedness: that’s this year’s theme for the Emergency Management Agency summit that kicked off here on the Gulf Coast. Governor Phil Bryant declared this week as ‘Hurricane Preparedness Week.’ The Mississippi Gulf Coast is no stranger to severe…
We continue to track Tropical Storm Michael as it moves into the Gulf.
Are you interested in helping victims of a Hurricane? Below is a list of local opportunities to help those in need. The Salvation Army link helpsalvationarmy.org or 1-800-SAL-ARMY Red Cross link redcross.org Bay Saint Louis Fire Department Where: Fire Station 1 (543…
Gordon continues to move in our direction
It's been 9 days since Governor Phil Bryant named Greg Michel the new excutivie director of Mississippi emergency management agency, also known as MEMA. He's been on the coast the past few days visiting with local emergecny managment directors, and…
News 25's Hank Davis interviews Michelle Crowley and Cecilia Dobbs- Walton about "R U Ready?" Hurricane Preparedness, 5/2/2018 at the Donal Snyder Center, on 2520 Pass Road. For more information please call 228-435-6200.
Another nice and warm day, but we are tracking a cold front on its way to South Mississippi.