Home struck by lightning in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A home in the Latimer community of Jackson County was struck by lightning today. That happening around 12:30 this afternoon. Jackson County Fire Protection responding to…
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Gulfport Fire responds to fire caused by lightning strike
Earlier today, Gulfport Fire responded to a small fire behind a residence on Duckworth Road. According to Fire Chief Billy Kelley, the building was struck by lightning. Gulfport Fire responded and extinguished the fire. There were no injuries.
7/10 - Jeff Vorick's "Gradual Changes" Monday Night Forecast
Skies will gradually clear out tonight. Isolated rain cannot be ruled out but there will be a lull for a good bit into tomorrow. Sunshine will be…
7/10 - Jeff's "Thunderstorms Move Out" Monday Evening Forecast
Thunderstorms that moved in this afternoon will exit the picture. The coverage of rainfall will be on its way down through the evening. Expect clearing skies overnight…
7/5 - Jeff's "Rain Chances Continue" Wednesday Night Forecast
Mostly cloudy skies will be around overnight. Rain chances will gradually come to an end. Rain chances can be expected to begin again around noon tomorrow. Your…
7/5 - Jeff Vorick's "Heavy Thunderstorms" Wednesday Evening Forecast
Thunderstorms will wind down this evening as the peak heating of the day goes away. Cloud coverage will remain dominant overnight. Winds will shift to out of…
7/4 - Jeff's "Unsettled Pattern Continues" Tuesday Night Forecast
Other than isolated showers and thunderstorms at times, it will be fairly quiet overnight until rain chances elevate around daybreak. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will…
7/4 - Jeff Vorick's "Improving Conditions" Independence Day Evening Forecast
Shower and thunderstorm chances will continue to drift inland between now and the evening hours as the sea breeze clears Coastal Mississippi. You can still expect…
6/12 - Jeff's "Very HOT Week Ahead" Monday Night Forecast
Other than very isolated shower/thunderstorm chances, the threat for severe weather has ended. Temperatures will remain warm overnight as humidity won’t allow for much cooling off.…
6/12 - Jeff Vorick's "Severe Weather Threat" Monday Evening Forecast
There is the potential for strong thunderstorms this evening. Our Southern Six Counties are under a Severe Thunderstorm WATCH until 8 PM CDT. Thunderstorms could have…
Lightning strike sparks fire at home in Saucier
No one was injured and one person escaped an early morning house fire in Saucier on Friday morning. Harrison County Fire Rescue reports the fire at the home on Old Highway 49 was started by a lightning strike. Harrison County…
4/13 – Rob Martin’s “Late-Night Storms” Wednesday Evening Forecast
We remain under a “slight” risk (level 2 of 5) for severe storms this evening and tonight. Although the main line isn’t expected until after 9 PM,…
House hit by lightning in Harrison County
A home was hit by lightning on Sweet Bay Dr. in Harrison County shortly before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday as severe weather moved through the area. There was heavy lightning and rain at the time the fire was reported. Two people…
SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK
Although temperatures didn't show it today.. Spring is on the way. And with spring comes the threat of severe weather. News 25's Gabby Easterwood has all you need to know on how to prepare and be aware, this severe weather…
08/17 Ryan's "Stormy" Friday Evening Forecast
It was quite stormy this afternoon, and while it will clear some through the night we'll see more stormy days ahead....
Lightning causes fire at Ingalls Avenue Baptist Church
Lightning struck a church this morning in Pascagoula, causing it to catch fire. According to the Pascagoula Fire Department, around 9:30 this morning, neighbors told officials that a lightning strike hit the steeple of Ingalls Avenue Baptist Church. No injuries…
Several house fires suffer minor damages in Harrison County
Three homes were struck by lightning and one suffered fire damage from storms that moved through Harrison County. Firefighters from the Harrison County Fire Service were kept busy Monday afternoon responding to three homes that were hit by lightning almost…
Lightning causes house fire in Pass Christian
This morning, a house in Pass Christian was struck by lightning. It was reported that the fire started in the attic. Several fire crews responded to the fire including Harrison County firefighters. There were no injuries reported.
06/16 Ryan's "Mostly Dry" Friday Forecast
South Mississippi saw way less rain throughout the day than we did over the last few, but storms are moving in from the North and will bring some over the next few hours. Click for the full forecast.
05/03 Ryan's "Stormy" Wednesday Night Forecast
Storms are pushing into the area now and will continue over the next few hours. Our severe threat was lowered from "enhanced," "to slight," and now to "marginal," so little damaging weather is expected though we will see some strong storms. Watch the forecast for details.
Lightning causes house fire in Harrison County
This morning’s severe weather left a Harrison County family homeless after lightning struck their attic, starting a fire. Luckily a woman and a five-year-old escaped unhurt. Their home, handed down from generation to generation, was not so lucky. News 25’s…
Homeowner of house struck by lightning speaks
News 25's Laurene Callander speaks with the homeowner of the house struck by lightning on Cemetery Road in Harrison County.
Ryan's "Stormy" Monday Night Forecast
After a stormy start to the week, we'll see some nicer days, but cold weather is just around the corner.
Lightning Causes Harrison County House Fire
Lightning from this afternoon's storms is being blamed for causing a house fire on Longwood Drive. Fire investigators tell News 25 the lightning struck the back of the home, causing it to catch fire. No one was hurt in the…