Severe Weather

MEMA press conference on Tropical Storm Cindy

Mississippi Emergency Management Agency held a news conference to discuss Tropical Storm Cindy. During the meeting, Executive Director Lee Smithson says the concern facing many in the state will be the amount of rain that falls. High winds and storm…

Sheltering pets from the storm

While you’re battening down the hatches in anticipation of the severe weather we’re expecting this week, don’t forget your furry friends. Maridee Mallette with the Jackson County Animal Shelter says that inclement weather often causes animals to run away from…

MEMA Monitoring Tropical System in the Gulf

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Cindy in the Gulf of Mexico. MEMA wants to remind everyone that now is a good time to review your family emergency plan and listen to the advice of your…

Sand bags available in Harrison County

With the severe weather we should be experiencing throughout the week, sand bags are available to Mississippi residents at several Harrison County locations. Sand, shovels, and bags are available at 14 different locations to residents throughout the rest of the…

04/02 Ryan's "Enhanced Risk" Sunday Night Forecast

The clouds moved in early today and winds have been increasing throughout. Severe storms expected to inch into the area overnight, so be ready for a rough Monday morning. Click the forecast link for more information.

Severe weather moves through the south

Despite possessing the proper conditions for tornadic development, the severe weather we experienced this afternoon moved through without doing much damage. Apart from a few downed power lines and some minor debris, the most significant damage was done at Centennial…

Ryan's "Mardi Gras" Tuesday Night Forecast

The weather cooperated nicely today, keeping things cooler with the cloudy skies but remaining rain free. Click the forecast link to learn about tomorrow's storms and the weekend's conditions.

02/28 Ryan's "Mardi Gras" Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

It's the last day of the carnival season and the weather cooperated fairly well! Tonight's cloudy skies will continue into tomorrow with showers and storms ahead of an evening cold front. Check out the forecast for details.

Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Governor Phil Bryant declared February 20th through the 24th Mississippi Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Each day tackles a destructive weather we have seen here in South Mississippi. This includes thunderstorms, hail, lightning, and tornadoes. Also make sure you know…

01/18 Ryan's "Foggy" Wednesday Night Forecast

More fog ahead tonight, but we'll finally see a pattern change tomorrow. Unfortunately, it's because some strong and potentially severe storms are moving through. Details within.

Ryan's First Thursday Forecast

We got off to quite an interesting start this morning, and the first Thursday forecast holds more rain ahead for the Gulf Coast. The rain may be done for this evening, but after only a day or two of reprieve,…

Ryan's Stormy Thursday Re-cap

It ended up being quite an interesting, stormy Thursday night in South Mississippi this evening. Right around 4:30, we started to see severe thunderstorm warnings popping up in Northern Harrison County. Within minutes, a tornado warning was issued as clear…

Tornado Spotted in Saucier

The Saucier community in Harrison County had quite a scare this afternoon as a tornado was spotted in the area just before 5 p.m. Harrison County authorities followed the tornado east from West Wortham Road to East Wortham Road. One…

Mississippi Emergency Response Plan

“We are preparing for the worst while praying for the best.” Those were the words from Governor Phil Bryant in Gulfport today as he addressed emergency response plans for any needs for rescues or evacuations from flooding in South Mississippi.…

Heavy Rainfall and Flood Preps

County leaders and residents are bracing for the rising water and possible flooding in Harrison County. News 25’s Toni Miles checked out some of the area’s most flood prone areas. While most of Harrison County’s flood prone areas are not…