Storm damage in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - The Jackson County Office of Emergency Services says more than six to eight inches of rain fell in the Hurley area alone. County emergency officials also…
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Sunday storms cause minor damage, flooding in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Sunday was an active weather day in South Mississippi. Thunderstorms dumping a lot of rain, especially in Jackson County, and even reports of a…
MEMA Director shares heartbreaking stories from last weekend’s storms
(WXXV)-Hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed and seven deaths from last weekend’s tornado outbreak. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to travel the state assessing damage.…
Latest damage reports from MEMA
(WXXV)-According to the National Weather Service, 17 tornados touched down in Mississippi last weekend. More than 20 counties were impacted. Seven people were killed and hundreds of homes and businesses were…
MEMA continues with storm damage assessments
WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Crews continue to survey damage from Saturday’s deadly storms in parts of Mississippi, as people from across the state begin to lend a helping hand. Governor Tate…
Damage assessments continue after storms in Mississippi
Crews are out today continuing to assess the damage caused by tornadoes and storms in more than 20 Mississippi counties over the weekend. Preliminary MEMA reports say that three…
Severe weather moves east after tornadoes, winds and wildfires killed at least 39 people
A dynamic storm that prompted foreboding predictions of dangerous weekend weather spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed at least 39 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses. The system that brought severe weather and flooding to the central and…
Update to prom times across South Mississippi in anticipation of potential severe weather
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, (WXXV)-A heads up for a few school proms planned for Saturday, March 15th. Ocean Springs High School says Saturday’s prom is…
Severe weather expected for the area
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, (WXXV)-A significant weather event is anticipated for South Mississippi on Saturday. Severe weather this time of the year isn’t uncommon. With the threat of the upcoming potential weather,…
03/14 Ryan's "Storms Soon" Friday Morning Forecast
Expect today to largely just be grey and warm, but soon storms will begin to develop and they have an elevated chance of severe weather this time around.…
Saferooms opening due to potential severe weather Saturday
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, (WXXV)- In anticipation of potential severe weather in the area, saferooms are opening in South Mississippi. All three community safe rooms in Pearl River County will open Saturday, March 14th, 2025 at 8:00 AM and remain open until…
Mississippi Power helping across state lines
Mississippi Power worked hard to restore electricity to those in need following yesterday’s severe weather. Afterwards, crews helped our neighbors in Alabama. About 175 personnel and contractors headed to Tuscaloosa…
Shelters opening in anticipation of potential severe weather
Due to the increased possibility of severe weather this afternoon and overnight, saferooms are opening across cities in South Mississippi. Due to forecast inclement weather this afternoon and evening; All three community saferooms in Pearl River County will open at…
3/3 - Sam Parker's "Stormy & Windy Mardi Gras" Monday Evening Forecast
Potentially for Severe weather on Fat Tuesday continues to increase the chances. Severe Weather Outlook highlights a slight to enhanced risk (level 3 of…
Mississippi Power teams leave for Alabama to help restore power
Mississippi Power did their part to help our neighbors affected by severe weather. A storm team of 150 join Alabama’s restoration efforts following a weekend of…
2/12 - Sam Parker's "Severe Set Up" Wednesday Midday Forecast
Possible chance for severe weather later today with some portions in the enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms will be possible…
Shelters opening in anticipation of potential severe weather in South Mississippi
Due to the potential for severe weather this afternoon, shelters are opening in areas along the Gulf Coast. In Pearl River County, all three community saferooms will open at 3:45 PM on February 12th, 2025 and remain open until the…
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…
MEMA assessing damage from Saturday's severe weather
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with counties to assess damage from the severe weather on December 28, 2024. Two deaths (Adams County and Lowndes County) and 10 injuries (Adams County (2), Franklin County (2),…
12/27 - Sam Parker's "Enhanced Severe Weather" Friday Night Forecast
Foggy tonight Gearing up for the Chance of damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes tomorrow. 3 different tornado warnings across south MS earlier today. A dense…
12/26 - Sam Parker's "Few Days of Rain" Thursday Night Forecast
Severe risk of weather Friday and through the weekend. We had a mild Thursday staying in the mid 60s with cloudy weather. Stronger easterly…
IRS announces tax relief for taxpayers impacted by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding in Mississippi
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Mississippi that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 8, 2024. These taxpayers now have until Nov. 1, 2024,…
5/13 - The Chief's "Heavy Rain, Severe Threat Continues" Monday Afternoon Forecast
THREAT FOR HEAVY RAINFALL AND SEVERITY. The Flood Watch will remain as rainfall amounts are still coming in from 3 to 6 inches with the…
MEMA update on last week's severe weather
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency staff is validating damage numbers to determine if the state is eligible to apply for federal assistance following the April 9-10 tornadoes, severe weather, and flooding. During the validation process, the…