Three dead in separate weekend fires across Mississippi

LEFLORE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) announced three people died after weekend fires in Mississippi. The first fire occurred in Leflore County on October 16, 2026. According to investigators, Greenwood firefighters responded to Falcon Street, where they found Donnie Martin Williams, 78, inside a bedroom. Investigators ruled the fire accidental, caused by smoking while using oxygen.

Three weekend fire deaths bring Mississippi total to 63 this year

JACKSON – Three people died in separate fires across Mississippi over the weekend, bringing the state’s fire death total to 63 for the year, according to the State Fire Marshal’s Office. The first fire happened Friday, Oct. 16, on Falcon Street in Greenwood. The Greenwood Fire Department...

Wesley's Wednesday First Alert Forecast

Grab the light jacket Wednesday morning. You'll be in short sleeves by lunch with sunshine and 70s to low 80s.

Stone County under burn ban as dry conditions raise fire risk

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — A burn ban has been issued for one South Mississippi county as dry conditions continue to increase fire risks. Stone County is under a burn ban until November 2, according to the Mississippi Forestry Commission. “Dry conditions have created a serious fire danger. One...

Mississippi Winter Outlook 2026-27: Jackson Snow, Rain Chances

Jackson, Hattiesburg, Gulfport and Southaven could see wetter conditions during the coming months.

South Mississippi counties under red flag warning for burning

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — Thirty-four counties across Mississippi are under an official burn ban, according to the Mississippi Forestry Commission. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Harrison, Hancock, Jackson, George, Stone and Pearl River counties, meaning high winds and dry conditions can fuel wildfires. Fire departments in Pass Christian and Bay St. Louis are also asking residents to hold off on any outdoor burning this weekend.

Wesley's Monday First Alert Forecast

Grab the jacket for the Monday morning commute. By Monday afternoon, we warm to the middle 70s. That’s pretty close to normal for mid-October and similar to what we’ve had over the last few days.

Cold front expected to drop Mississippi temperatures this weekend

Bundle up, Mississippi. Chilly weather is on the way. Fall is here , but with high temperatures in the 90s in recent weeks and mosquitoes buzzing around in the evenings, it hasn't really felt like it. That's about to change, though. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in Mississippi are about to take a significant drop as a cold front is expected to move through the area, paving the way for cooler northern air. In Jackson, expect to wake up to temperatures in the low 50s on Saturday, Oct. 17, and on Sunday morning, expect a low in the upper 40s. The same is expected on Saturday and Sunday mornings in Hattiesburg. In Oxford and Starkville, temperatures will be even chillier. In Oxford and Starkville, low temperatures are forecast to be in the upper 40s on Saturday morning and low 40s on Sunday and Monday mornings. The Mississippi Coast will get its first taste of fall as well with lows in Biloxi in the 50s through the weekend. Daytime high temperatures will also be quite cooler with temperatures topping out in the 60s and 70s throughout Mississippi over the weekend. Along with cooler weather, the front is expected to

Big changes coming thanks to tomorrow’s front

Good news if you’re heading out the door: that Dense Fog Advisory has been canceled for parts of our area based on recent trends as visibility continues to improve. The thickest fog stayed over Louisiana. And Coastal Mississippi was largely spared the worst of it. Plan on another warm and mostly sunny afternoon with highs from the middle 80s to the lower 90s. Thursday evening looks nice and beautiful, perfect to get outside. Overnight Thursday into Friday morning stays mild with lows in the 60s, plus another chance for some fog to develop. Big changes are ahead. Friday stays warm ahead of the front during the afternoon. Then Friday evening, a cold front moves through. Once it arrives, it turns breezier and much drier. Cooler air pours in Friday night into Saturday morning with lows dropping into the chilly 50s.

Eric's First Alert: turning windy and cooler Friday evening, elevated fire risk Saturday

Yes, Waffle House has its own index for hurricanes

The Waffle House Tracker shows which Gulf Coast restaurants Hurricane Isaias threatens in Alabama, Florida and Mississippi tonight.

Bay St. Louis lively as Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) — Crowds gathered in downtown Bay St. Louis Friday night as Hurricane Isaias brought strong winds and rough water to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Cruisers parked up and down the streets as live music kept people downtown. Some residents said they were focused on...

Wesley's Monday Morning First Alert Forecast

If you’re planning yardwork or outdoor errands, the morning may be the more comfortable time to get moving; remember water and sun protection once it warms up.