The Gazebo Gazette
HARRISON COUNTY (GG) — In response to the emergency declared by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors and the Governor of the State of Mississippi due to the approaching Hurricane Francine, all Harrison County departments and facilities will close on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.
Only “Essential” personnel will remain on duty after 12:00 p.m., as designated by department and court officials. These personnel include those from the Tax Collector, Tax Assessor, Chancery Clerk, and Circuit Clerk’s offices for essential filing purposes.
The safety of our community is the top priority, and residents are encouraged to stay informed and follow safety guidelines as Tropical Storm Francine approaches.
Harrison County is now under a Tropical Storm Warning, Storm Surge Warning, and Flood Watch, including the cities of Biloxi, D’Iberville, Gulfport, Long Beach, and Pass Christian. Additionally, flood warnings have been issued for local rivers, with expected rises above flood stage at the following times:
- Biloxi River – Wednesday night
- Tchoutacabouffa River – Thursday midday
- Wolf River – Friday afternoon
As of 10 AM, the center of Hurricane Francine was located approximately 150 miles southwest of Morgan City, Louisiana. Francine is producing maximum sustained winds of 90 mph with tropical storm force winds extending 115 miles outward. The storm is moving northeast at 13 mph.
Harrison County residents are urged to continue preparing for:
- Rainfall: Up to 6 inches
- Storm Surge: Up to 6 feet
- Winds: 25 to 55 miles per hour Possible Tornadoes
We encourage all residents to monitor local weather advisories and take necessary precautions to stay safe.
To continue to monitor updates, visit National Hurricane Center: https://hurricanes.gov or National Weather Service New Orleans: https://weather.gov/lix
