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In December, 22 cold-stunned Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles were flown from Massachusetts to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) for rehabilitation. These turtles, unable to regulate body temperature, suffer from pneumonia when water temperatures drop. IMMS Director Mobi Salangi explains that recovery can take anywhere from 2-12 months. The turtles are isolated in separate basins to monitor their health, ensure proper nutrition, and prevent disease spread. This species, critically endangered, has a slim chance of survival in the wild. IMMS’s efforts are vital for preserving the species, which faces a survival rate of just one in 1,000 hatchlings.

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is continuing to provide treatment for 22 Kemp’s ridley sea turtles brought over from Massachusetts.

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SUMMARY: The weather forecast indicates a significant drop in temperatures, with cold and dry conditions prevailing over the next week. While a slight rebound into the 30s is expected this weekend, temperatures will remain well below the seasonal norm of 61°F for January in South Mississippi. Winds are forecasted to increase, prompting a small craft advisory. Morning lows will reach the upper 20s, necessitating precautions for exposed pipes. Overall, the week ahead will feature highs in the low 50s, with potential rain anticipated as warmer air gradually moves in, but temperatures will still remain unseasonably low.

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SUMMARY: The weather forecast indicates a shift towards cooler temperatures after a warm holiday season. While the first few days of 2025 have been pleasant, a cold front is expected to bring showers and thunderstorms on Sunday. South Mississippi will face Lake Effect snowfall in Ohio and increasing humidity locally. Over the weekend, temperatures will drop, with highs around 62°F on Saturday, but a significant Arctic blast will hit next week, potentially causing lows to plummet into the 20s. Residents are advised to prepare for possible severe weather on Sunday evening and take precautions against freezing pipes.

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