Weather Balloons: A Key Tool Behind Every Forecast
When you think about weather forecasting, radar and satellites probably come to mind first. But one of the most important forecasting tools is something many people never see: a weather…
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Three EF-1 tornadoes confirmed in Gulfport during Saturday morning storms
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)– The National Weather Service has confirmed three separate tornadoes touched down in Gulfport during severe weather early Saturday morning. All three tornadoes were rated EF-1, with winds ranging from 90 to 95 miles per hour. Fortunately, no…
NWS surveying tornado damage in Jackson County; community working on recovery
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Communities in Jackson County are working on recovery after two tornadoes blew through Gautier and Pascagoula, affecting businesses and residents Sunday…
MDOT urges public to prepare for severe weather
In recognition of Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is sharing information and tips on how you can protect yourself from the potential dangers of severe weather. “By staying informed, having a plan and being ready…
MDOT preparing for potential winter weather
JACKSON, MISS. – A second round of winter weather, with the coldest temperatures this season, is headed to Mississippi next week and will likely impact travel conditions. The National Weather Service is forecasting sub-freezing temperatures and measurable snowfall that could extend…
National Weather Service issues flood warnings for Coast rivers
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for rivers along Coastal Mississippi. NWS said the Jourdan River near the Kiln, Wolf River above Gulfport, Biloxi River near Lyman and Tchoutacabouffa River above D'Iberville are all expected to cause…
Local burn bans issued for parts of South Mississippi due to "dangerous burning conditions"
(WXXV) — Severe drought conditions along the Mississippi Coast have led to drier than normal soil and dehydrated vegetation, creating plenty of fuel for any wildfires that develop. The National Weather Service said Wednesday morning, "Low afternoon minimum relative humidity…
National Weather Service rates Tuesday's tornado in George County an EF-1 with damage to multiple homes
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — The National Weather Service has completed their survey of damage from Tuesday's tornado in George County. Their report says the tornado was rated an EF-1. According to the report, the tornado formed just west of…
Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Today kicks off the first day of Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. A top priority for the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is building a new ‘culture of preparedness.’ This is to ensure that every Mississippian is ready for any…
Hurricane season on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
2017 has been a year of extreme weather, from flooding rains in South Mississippi to record breaking hurricanes. News 25’s Payton Malone traveled to our local National Weather Service office in Slidell and has the story. It’s been an extremely…
NWS Surveys Tornado Damage
Team from the National Weather Service in New Orleans is on the coast today surveying the damage from the tornado that touched down in Hancock County, traveling through Harrison County. Take a look at what the storm did to one…
Gulfport Premium Outlets are Storm Ready
Gulfport Premium Outlets is now the second facility in Harrison County that is a “Storm Ready” supporter. “Storm Ready” is a program through the National Weather Service. Buildings that receive the recognition offer methods to warn the public of severe…
Preparing for Winter Weather is Key
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (M.D.O.T.) has been notified by the National Weather Service (N.W.S.) of the potential for winter weather conditions throughout Mississippi during the next several days.
Winter Weather Update: Travel Remains Dangerous
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (M.E.M.A.) urges Mississippians to exercise extreme caution during the ongoing winter weather event.
Tornado Preparedness: Weather Alerts
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (M.E.M.A.) and the National Weather Service (N.W.S.) are highlighting the importance of severe weather alerts for the final day of Tornado Preparedness Week.
M.E.M.A. Monitoring Winter Weather Possibility
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (M.E.M.A.) is working closely with the National Weather Service and monitoring the possibility of winter precipitation that may affect parts of the state Sunday night and continue into Tuesday.
Gov. Bryant Declares Tornado Ppreparedness Week
Gov. Phil Bryant declares Feb. 9th-13th Tornado Preparedness Week in Mississippi.
M.E.M.A. Urges Preparation for Freezing Forecast
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (M.E.M.A.) has been notified by the National Weather Service (N.W.S.) that the entire state may see a hard freeze over the next few days.
Be Prepared for Grinch-Like Weather
The threat of severe weather is in the forecast for most of Mississippi Monday afternoon through Tuesday.
Fall Severe Weather Preparedness: Tornadoes
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (M.E.M.A.) and the National Weather Service (N.W.S.) are highlighting the dangers of tornadoes for Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week.
Fall Severe Weather Preparedness: Flooding
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (M.E.M.A.) and the National Weather Service (N.W.S.) are highlighting the risk of flooding and flash flooding during Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week.
Fall Severe Weather Preparedness: Severe Thunderstorms
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (M.E.M.A.) and the National Weather Service (N.W.S.) are highlighting the dangers of Severe Thunderstorms for Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week.
Gov. Bryant Declares Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Gov. Phil Bryant declares Oct. 27th-31st Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi.