Weather

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…

Picayune enacts curfew for Tuesday night

The City of Picayune has enacted a curfew. The curfew is from 6 p.m. Tuesday until 7 a.m. Wednesday. Residents are encouraged to stay home and not get out on the roads. Snow has turned to slush on the roads…

Wiggins opening cold weather shelter

The City of Wiggins will operate a warming shelter on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights from 5 pm to 7 am at the Ferris O'Neal Senior Center 1240 South Magnolia Dr. We will provide a cot, blanket, and a warm…

County to close offices ahead of expected winter weather

Harrison County will close operations until 12 p.m. Wednesday in anticipation of winter weather hitting South Mississippi on Tuesday morning. Offices already were to be closed Monday for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Emergency Management Director Matt Stratton…

Governor declares state of emergency ahead of winter weather

Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency for Mississippi ahead of the arctic weather moving in. Freezing temperatures, snow, freezing rain and ice are expected to move in starting Sunday and continuing through Wednesday statewide. In his declaration, Reeves…

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…

Harrison County Emergency Management monitoring winter forecast

Harrison County Emergency Management is monitoring the forecast that calls for multiple days of freezing temperatures next week. Current forecasts have dangerously low wind chills starting Sunday and carrying into the week. Harrison County officials remind residents that taking steps…