Weather News
New director named for National Hurricane Center
Richard Knabb, the tropical weather expert at The Weather Channel, will be the next chief of the U.S. government's hurricane forecasting hub in Florida, federal officials said Friday.
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WEATHER NEWS
Tropical Storm Alberto hovers off Carolina coast
Tropical Storm Alberto weakened slightly off the South Carolina coast on Sunday, canceling tourist cruises, producing showers along the coast and serving as a reminder that the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season is just around the corner.
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WEATHER NEWS
Possible tornado causes minor damage
Officials said a possible tornado touched down Saturday in Stone County, ripping tin from a barn roof but causing no injuries.
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HURRICANE
Less-active hurricane season expected this year
Forecasters said Wednesday that 10 named storms, including two major hurricanes, are likely to form this season, which begins June 1. But a slow season is no reason to breathe easy, they warned.
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WEATHER NEWS
Water spout sighted in South Mississippi (Updated 9:15 a.m.)
Harrison County Emergency Management is reporting calls of water spout sightings.
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WEATHER NEWS
Rivers on the rise in South Mississippi (Updated 10:30 a.m.)
The Biloxi River is at 14.3 feet and could reach 15 feet before cresting, officials said.
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WEATHER NEWS
NWS: Lee slow-moving, could dump 10 to 15 inches on Coast
The National Weather Service says Tropical Storm Lee remains a slow-mover that could pour rain on the Coast for the next five days.
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HURRICANE
Where to find sandbags (Updated 11 a.m.)
Sandbags are available now in Harrison County,Hancock County and Jackson counties.
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HURRICANE
Jackson County declares state of emergency
JACKSON COUNTY Supervisors have declared a state of emergency in advance of Tropical Depression 13, officials said.






