Residents work to rebuild after storms in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Many in Stone County are working to rebuild after a tornado ripped through Wiggins last week leaving a path of devastation and displacing…
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Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana
By DAVE COLLINS and HALLIE GOLDEN Authorities and residents searched tornado-ravaged areas and assessed damage Friday after a strong line of storms barreled through communities south of Chicago, leaving several hundred thousand customers without power in Illinois and Indiana and disrupting air travel…
A kitten survives a tornado and his tiny meows bring rescue
By R.J. RICO As storm chaser Ashton Lemley picked his way through a tornado-ravaged Mississippi trailer park, he heard the unmistakable meow of a kitten pierce the predawn darkness. The homes were flattened just hours earlier as storms spawned at least three…
Texas tornado leaves 5 injured, buildings collapsed and homes without roofs
MINERAL WELLS, Texas (AP) — Officials confirmed Wednesday that a tornado tore through this small city in eastern Texas, sending five people to a hospital as it flattened buildings used for manufacturing and ripped the roofs off nearby homes. Local…
Tornado barrels through Oklahoma, damaging 40 homes and shutting down roads
ENID, Okla. (AP) — A powerful tornado in Oklahoma damaged about 40 homes in one county, ripping roofs off of some and reducing others to rubble in a rural community as emergency crews went door-to-door and rescued some trapped residents, authorities said.…
City of Gautier shares update on Sunday storm damage
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier put out an update Monday regarding the storm damage from Sunday’s tornado. At this time, no injuries have been reported…
Two tornadoes confirmed in Jackson county; damage assessments underway
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Two confirmed tornadoes touched down in Jackson County on Sunday morning, leaving a trail of damage to businesses, apartments, and homes in Gautier…
Storm recovery resources for Jackson County residents
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- According to the Jackson County Office of Emergency Services, the Red Cross is now assisting residents who were impacted by Sunday’s storms. Call 800-733-2676 if…
Moss Point church breaks ground on new building two years after devastating tornado
MOSS POINT, Miss. -- Two years after a tornado tore through a Moss Point church, members of the congregation gathered to celebrate the beginning of a new…
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…
Tornado warning issued in Jackson County, George County
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Jackson County until 12:45 p.m. Radar has indicated a tornado is on the ground in the north part of the county near the community of Wade, moving northeast at 20…
Tornado warning issued for Pearl River County
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Pearl River County, near Picayune. At 7:42 a.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles northwest of Pearl River, or 10 miles southwest of Picayune,…
Tornado warning issued for Southern Hancock County
Late Wednesday evening a tornado warning was issued for Southern Hancock County. Residents in the area were advised to take shelter in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of…
First Missionary Baptist Church in Moss Point reflects one year after tornado
In the immediate aftermath of the Moss Point tornado, images of one downtown church served as a stark reminder of the intensity of the…
Looking Back: Moss Point citizens looking for answers on rebuild
Looking back one year later at how Moss Point residents banded together to pick up the pieces. WXXV News 25’s Austin Lindsey went out to Moss…
WXXV’s Grant Chighizola is LIVE with Pastor Kevin Henry on the anniversary of Moss Point tornado
We begin this evening with team coverage of the anniversary of that devastating tornado that ripped through Downtown Moss Point…
WXXV Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. is LIVE in Moss Point for tornado anniversary
Today is a day to reflect on a tragic event that occurred just one year ago. The EF-2 tornado touched down and…
Marking one year since Moss Point tornado
Wednesday marks one year since tornadoes touched down in Moss Point and destroyed parts of downtown. WXXV News 25 covered the aftermath and the city working together on recovery…
Catastrophic damage to Slidell after Tornado hits the city.
Thankfully there were no major injuries or fatalities but as you can see the damage is quite extensive. Severely damaged buildings, downed power lines, and fallen trees are all visible along Old Spanish…
Storm damage in Kiln
Severe weather brought about multiple tornado warnings along the Coast. News 25's Brooke Parker is in the Kiln and tells us what the damage is looking like there.
Flooding and damage reports around South Mississippi
WXXV is gathering flooding and damage reports from around South Mississippi. We'll report them as we get them. If you have damage to report, please send the information to news@wxxv25.com. Gautier reported areas of Old Spanish Trail flooded on Tuesday…
Keesler to conduct tornado drills Tuesday morning
Keesler Air Force Base will be conducting a tornado drill at approximately 9 a.m. Tuesday morning. Surrounding communities may hear the tornado sirens and announcement during this drill. Although forecasted to be clear weather, if there is inclement weather around…
3/8 - Jeff's "All Clear/Cold Front" Weekend Forecast
The Tornado WATCH for our area has been canceled. Our area is ALL CLEAR from the threat for severe weather. There will be the chance for scattered showers…
3/8 - Jeff Vorick's "Tornado WATCH/Heavy Rain" Friday Evening Forecast
A Tornado WATCH is in effect until 9 PM. Showers and thunderstorms, some capable of being severe, will be around into some parts of this evening.…