The Gulf Coast could face potential impacts from Francine. Here is a list of closures/ cancellations/ postponements around South Mississippi. The 81st Training Wing deputy commander has declared base closure to non-essential personnel until 12 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2024.…
Grocery stores and gas stations across the region are seeing their supplies starting to dwindle as residents stock up. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen continues our coverage…
In preparation for Tropical Storm Francine, shelters along the Gulf Coast are starting to open. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more information becomes available. The Poplarville Community Saferoom located at 124 Rodeo Street, will open…
Mississippi Gulf Coast, (September 10, 2024) – As Francine strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, The Salvation Army of Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi is mobilizing resources and personnel to prepare for its landfall. With the storm projected to impact the…
Harrison County, MS – At the recommendation of Emergency Management Agency Director Matt Stratton, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors has made the decision to close all sand beaches in Harrison County, effective 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.…
NEW - The Jackson County Office of Emergency Services has called for the American Red Cross to open a 361 Emergency Shelter at 9:00AM, Wednesday – September 11, 2024. Shelter Location: Vancleave 361 Central Jackson County Shelter 5500 Ballpark Road, Vancleave,…
The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Hancock County Board of Supervisors, and cities of Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, and Waveland have issued a voluntary evacuation. The voluntary evacuation begins September 10th at 7 p.m. This is…
Sandbag locations are opening across the Gulf Coast in preparation for Tropical Storm Francine. One of the self-service sandbag sites in Harrison County is located off County…
With Tropical Storm Francine approaching the Gulf Coast, Singing River Electric’s service area is awaiting heavy rain, gusty winds, flooding, possible tornadoes, and the chance of power outages. Employees have reviewed their storm duties and assignments, discussed power restoration safety,…
In the wake of potential impact from Francine, Ingalls Shipbuilders has announced scheduling changes. At this time, first shift operations in Pascagoula will proceed as scheduled with a 6:00 a.m. start time on Wednesday. Second shift operations will end at…
Due to forecasted adverse weather impacts from Tropical Storm Francine, Coast Transit Authority (CTA) will cease regularly scheduled Fixed Route and Demand Response (ADA Paratransit or ADA Paratransit Plus) service at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. CTA offices…
In advance of Tropical Storm Francine, Governor Tate Reeves announced on social media that he is declaring a State of Emergency. This declaration will allow the state to mobilize state assets and respond as necessary.
The National Hurricane Center did issue a special 1 PM forecast update for Francine, but no with no significant changes. Francine continues to struggle to organize, but is showing…
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Declaration of Local Emergency, Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, in advance of Tropical Storm Francine. Tropical Storm Francine is predicted to make landfall in Louisiana late afternoon on Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm…
A mandatory evacuation of vessels has been issued for the Pass Christian Harbor. The phone contact for the Pass Christian Harbor is 228-452-5128. In a press release, Fire Chief Dia’Mond Woodman also states that residents in low-lying areas should be…
GULF BREEZE, Fla. – Gulf Islands National Seashore will close the entire Mississippi District at 4 p.m. beginning September 10 in preparation for Tropical Storm Francine. The Davis Bayou Campground will be closed effective at noon on September 10. The Mississippi…
Out of abundance of caution for the impending weather, Mississippi Aquarium will be closed on Wednesday, September 11th. The aquarium plans to reopen on Thursday, September 12th at 10 a.m.
The latest from the National Hurricane center on Tropical Storm Francine has brought about some changes. The landfall time has sped up, now expected around 6 PM in Central Louisiana. That said, the center track did shift more noticeably eastward,…
In preparation for Tropical Storm Francine, sandbag locations are opening across the Gulf Coast. Self-service sandbag locations will open in Pearl River County on Tuesday, September 10th at 12 p.m. at the following locations: Henleyfield-Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department Station 3…
Tropical Storm Francine developed before noon yesterday, but didn't significantly organize overnight. Throughout yesterday though the forecast intensity of the storm did increase, with a 100 mph Category 2…
There are new details this evening about the status of some of the harbors in Harrison County ahead of Francine. The Gulfport Harbor, Pass Christian Harbor, and Point Cadet…
With some potential impacts to our state from Tropical Storm Francine, there are some things you should keep in mind as you go through your storm checklist. The Mississippi Emergency…
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – As Tropical Storm Francine moves closer to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Department of Transportation advises all south Mississippi residents to prepare now for possible storm impacts, including blocked roadways, flash flooding and power outages. Tips…
Pearl, Miss. (MEMA) ––The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Mississippians to prepare now for flash flooding ahead of Tropical Storm Francine tracking towards the state. At the time of this release, the system is expected to bring heavy rain and…