The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Biloxi and the surrounding area until 6 this evening. A watch means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form.
Besides Harrison County, the watch area includes portions of southeast Louisiana.
The weather service said scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected to continue into the evening as a cold front moves across the area. Some thunderstorms could be severe and accompanied by damaging winds, the weather service said.
For links to real-time weather radar and to read tips to help reduce property damage from inclement weather, click here.
Encore presentations of State of City
Cable One in Biloxi will have its final two showings of Mayor A.J. Holloway’s State of the City address this evening at 8 and 10 on Cable 13 in Biloxi.
Mardi Gras follow ups
Shoe box floats: Winners from the annual Mardi Gras Shoe Box Float contest were recognized during this afternoon’s meeting of the Biloxi City Council. To see photos of the winners and a sample of their winning efforts, click here.
Bed-ridden racers: To see more than two dozen photos from the inaugural Mardi Gras Bed Race in Biloxi, a benefit for the Salvation Army held Feb 2, click here.
