More than 1,160 Dixie Electric customers without power, damage reported following Waynesboro storm

WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Emergency responders are out as storm damage is being reported across the Wayne County area Wednesday afternoon. The WDAM 7 First Alert Weather team is tracking a storm that moved through and knocked out power for Wayne County residents, mainly around the Waynesboro area. Dixie...

Mississippi counties enact burn bans amid wildfire risks

A number of Mississippi counties have instituted strict burn bans following requests from local Boards of Supervisors and approval by the Mississippi Forestry Commission. The restrictions come in response to dry conditions creating severe wildfire threats across the region. The active bans prohibit any outdoor burning of any kind involving...

Mississippi Flood Survivors Urged to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Arthur

PERKINSTON, Miss.—More than a month after Tropical Storm Arthur flooded her Stone County home, Shelby Allen and her family are living in a camper outside the house they hope to repair. Allen said 5 feet of water entered their home during the June storm, destroying most of the family’s...

The heat continues, but afternoon storms may offer relief.

Good evening, everyone! Scattered thunderstorms will linger through sunset. Temperatures will fall into the upper 70s overnight. Tomorrow will be hot and humid as highs top out in the upper 90s. Skies will be partly cloudy during the morning, but scattered thunderstorms will fire up in the afternoon. Expect more...

Disaster service centers for Tropical Storm Arthur opening in Mississippi

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WGNO) — The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is opening five Disaster Service Centers Tuesday, Aug. 18 to serve residents who suffered damage during Tropical Storm Arthur June 18 through June 20. According to MEMA officials, the centers will allow homeowners and renters to meet face-to-face with...

Scattered storms will return for your Wednesday Afternoon.

Wednesday will be hot and humid as highs top out in the upper 90s. Skies will be partly cloudy during the morning, but scattered thunderstorms will fire up in the afternoon. Expect more of the same for your Thursday. Highs top out in the upper 90s. Skies will be partly cloudy, with hit-or-miss thunderstorms during the afternoon hours.

From football fields to job sites: Hattiesburg pushes through extreme heat

Hot again on Monday.

Monday will be hot and humid, with highs topping out at 100° and heat indices between 107 and 110 °. Skies will be partly cloudy, but a few showers may pop up during the afternoon hours. Expect more of the same for your Tuesday. Highs top out around...

Low interest disaster loans available for those impacted by tropical storm Arthur

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) — In June, the remnants of tropical storm Arthur caused historic flooding which impacted south Mississippi residents across multiple counties. Now, those who may need financial assistance as a result have new options. The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering disaster relief in the form of...

Disaster Unemployment Assistance now available for residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available for Mississippians in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River and Stone counties, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced Monday. On August 3, President Trump approved the state’s major disaster declaration for severe damage caused by the remnants of...

Days of triple-digit heat are expected later this week.

Good evening, everyone! This evening will be clear and warm as temperatures fall into the 80s. Skies will be mostly clear overnight as lows will bottom out in the mid 70s. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny and hot with highs in the upper 90s. Highs on Thursday will top out...

A little hotter for your Wednesday

Wednesday will be mostly sunny and hot, with highs in the upper 90s. Highs on Thursday will top out in the upper 90s under mostly sunny skies. Highs will top out around 100° on Friday with mostly sunny skies. Temperatures are expected to hit the century mark for both...

Disaster Unemployment Assistance now available for residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available for Mississippians in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River and Stone counties, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced Monday. On August 3, President Trump approved the state’s major disaster declaration for severe damage caused by the remnants of...

FEMA Opens Applications for Residents Affected by Tropical Storm Arthur

FEMA has opened applications for residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur in Mississippi. Eligible residents in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, and Stone counties may qualify for FEMA Individual Assistance, according to the agency. Eligible individuals can apply through three methods: online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), or via the...

8/6/2026 Forecast Refresh

Scattered storms have fired along I-55, with a stronger cluster near Brookhaven and Jackson. Mendenhall should be on the watch for some small hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph. And because these storms are slow-moving (some nearly stationary) a flash flood warning has been issued for the Jackson metro area, where minor flooding of creeks and roadways is possible.

Covington County one of several included in federal Tropical Storm Arthur disaster declaration

COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - President Donald Trump has approved the request from Governor Tate Reeves for a major disaster declaration. It’s for counties impacted by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur. Individual assistance was approved for Stone and Pearl River counties. Public assistance was approved for Greene, Pearl River,...

President Trump approves disaster declaration for South Mississippi flooding

President Trump has approved Mississippi’s request for a major disaster declaration for the South Mississippi counties impacted by flooding from the remnant of Tropical Storm Arthur. Individual assistance is available for residents in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, and Stone counties, helping cover temporary housing, home repairs, and other disaster...