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Weather Why: Why do we give names to hurricanes?
SUMMARY: Hurricanes and tropical storms are named to enhance communication and reduce confusion during weather events. The practice began in 1953, as names are easier for the public to remember, especially when multiple storms occur simultaneously. Names are assigned by the World Meteorological Organization and can include names from various languages, reflecting the global nature of these storms. Names are reused every six years unless associated with significant destruction, leading to their retirement. Examples of retired names include Katrina, Ida, and Laura, all linked to considerable devastation in the Gulf Coast region.
To explain why we give names to hurricanes, Meteorologist Taylor Graham has the latest Weather Why.
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Sam's “Hot and Slightly Wetter” Thursday Morning Forecast
SUMMARY: Sam’s “Hot and Slightly Wetter” Thursday Morning Forecast reports a beautiful morning at Silver Slipper with clear skies and calm waters. Temperatures are in the mid-70s with mid-70s dew points making it sticky, and water temperatures near 86–88°F. Winds will be west to southwest at 5–10 mph, with seas around 1 to 2 feet. Plenty of sunshine will warm the area into the low 90s by afternoon, but a 60% chance of showers and storms is expected between 1 and 5 p.m., lingering into the evening. Rain chances stay elevated Friday, then drop slightly over the weekend. Humidity remains high.
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7/9 Sam’s “Hot, Humid and Slightly Rainy” Wednesday Morning Forecast
SUMMARY: Wednesday morning in Biloxi starts calm and mostly sunny with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. The Mississippi Power Radar shows dry conditions over land, though a few showers remain over the Gulf moving east and expected to dissipate soon. Afternoon highs will reach around 92°F with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing along the seabreeze, possibly lingering into the evening until midnight. Overnight lows will stay warm and muggy in the mid-70s. Rainfall totals should be light, around a quarter to half an inch, with hot, humid weather continuing for the next few days.
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Special election set after two illegal votes in Pearl River County tax assessor race
SUMMARY: A special election has been scheduled for April in Pearl River County following the discovery of two illegal votes in the recent tax assessor and collector race. Governor Tate Reeves announced the election date after court documents revealed that illegal votes affected the runoff results between Sandy Cain Smith and Joe Lynn Houston. The runoff was originally decided by just three votes in Picayune’s south side precincts. Due to the narrow margin and the invalid ballots, voters in two precincts will return to the polls to ensure a fair and accurate outcome for the county tax assessor and collector position.
The special election for the Tax Collector/Assessor in Pearl River County will also be held on November 4, 2025.
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