North Pearl River County Fire & Rescue

06/02/2026

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service New Orleans LA
358 PM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026

LAZ079-MSZ077-083-084-086-087-022130-
Northern St. Tammany LA-Southern Harrison MS-Northern Hancock MS-
Southern Hancock MS-Northern Harrison MS-Pearl River MS-
358 PM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026
..STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF EAST CENTRAL ST.
TAMMANY PARISH, HARRISON, CENTRAL HANCOCK AND SOUTH CENTRAL PEARL
RIVER COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM CDT..

At 358 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Saucier to near Picayune. Movement was
southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include...

Gulfport, Biloxi, Picayune, Diamondhead, Saucier, Kiln, Lyman, Stennis Space Center, and Latimer.

This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 20 and 24, and between mile markers 27 and 43. Interstate 59 in Louisiana between mile markers 6 and 11. Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 8.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded areas.

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

06/01/2026

There’s still time to register for our Rapid Intervention & MAYDAY course hosted by THE FIRST PUSH BROTHERHOOD.

This is not just another classroom lecture. This is hands-on, realistic training focused on firefighter survival, MAYDAY communications, and Rapid Intervention Team operations.

🔥 Real skills.
🔥 Real scenarios.
🔥 Real impact.

📅 June 4, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 18333 Hwy 603, Kiln

Topics will include:
• Firefighter Survival
• MAYDAY Recognition & Communications
• RIT Operations
• RIT Pack Deployment
• High-Stress Rescue Scenarios

Whether you’re new to the fire service or experienced on the line, this class is designed to sharpen your readiness when things go bad on the fireground.

Bring your turnout gear. Come ready to work.

Instructors:
Justin Woods | Brandon Lafontaine | Michael Taylor | Allen Sekinger

For registration or questions:
Tammy Hawthorne
📧 [email protected]
📞 228-255-0942

“Train like your brother’s life depends on it… because one day it will.”

05/28/2026

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Hancock County in southern Mississippi...
East Central Pearl River County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 200 PM CDT.

* At 1059 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
mainly rural areas of Northeastern Hancock and East Central Pearl
River Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

CAUTION:

Flooded roads are extremely dangerous and can become deadly in seconds. Just a small amount of moving water can sweep a vehicle off the roadway, and it’s often impossible to tell how deep the water really is or if the road underneath has been washed away.

Please do not attempt to drive through flooded areas. No destination is worth risking your life or the lives of first responders who may have to rescue you.

If you encounter water over the roadway: • Turn around and find another route
• Slow down during heavy rain
• Stay alert for barricades and warning signs
• Never ignore road closure signs

Stay safe and help keep our roads safe for everyone.

05/23/2026

The roadway is back open at this time.

⚠️Traffic Advisory ⚠️

Crews are currently on scene of an accident near the 22 mile marker. One lane on the southbound side is shut down at this time due to the vehicle being in the median.

Please avoid the area if possible and proceed with caution. We will update this post once the scene is clear.

05/22/2026

Last week our crew trained on ladder operations, ladder bailout techniques, and window entry skills to help prepare for high-stress emergency situations.

Training like this helps keep our firefighters ready, confident, and prepared because no two calls are ever the same.

05/11/2026

Over the last few weeks, our crews have been training hard to sharpen their skills and stay prepared for whatever comes our way. From mock structure fires and search patterns to hose advancement and fireground operations and rehab, our members have been putting in the work.

No two calls are ever the same, which is why training is such an important part of what we do.

These drills help build teamwork, confidence, and the ability to react quickly in real-world situations.
We are proud of the dedication our firefighters continue to show in serving and protecting our community.