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USM Set to Receive Deep Sea Remote Operated Vehicle
SUMMARY: The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is enhancing its ocean research capabilities with the announcement of a new deep-sea remotely operated vehicle (ROV) set to arrive on campus. This ROV will operate across a wider range of ships than current models, expanding research opportunities in deep-sea exploration. USM, associated with NOAA, will receive one of only two ROVs available in the nation, positioning it at the forefront of ocean science and engineering. Construction is expected to begin in 2024, with hopes of having the ROV on campus by 2025, significantly boosting research capabilities.
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Digital Desk: Possible showers and storms Saturday afternoon (6/14/25)
SUMMARY: Good morning, South Mississippi. Today will be busy with scattered showers and storms starting around noon or 1 p.m., similar to recent days. Storms are scattered, some may be strong with frequent lightning, small hail, or gusty winds up to 50 mph but no severe weather is expected. This activity is enhanced by a slow-moving low-pressure system causing above-average rainfall this week. Showers will taper off by late evening as the sun sets. Tomorrow, rain chances decrease slightly with continued afternoon storms, especially on Father’s Day. The tropics remain quiet with no storms expected in the next 5-7 days.
Meteorologist Aaron Colby has an update on the radar, with some possible showers and storms Saturday afternoon.
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Mississippi shrimp season to open soon
SUMMARY: The Mississippi shrimp season is set to open soon, though the exact date could be postponed depending on sampling results. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) requires that anyone transporting shrimp from Mississippi waters be licensed before entering the water. MDMR will continue sampling prior to the season opening to monitor shrimp movement. If sampling indicates a large movement of juvenile brown shrimp into the area, the season start may be delayed. Rain chances are expected this weekend, but shrimp transport regulations and monitoring remain in effect to ensure a responsible harvest.
Shrimpers will be able to drop their nets in state territorial waters at 6 a.m. on Monday, June 23.
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Sam Lucey’s Thursday Evening Forecast
SUMMARY: The afternoon radar shows mostly clear skies with a few showers and isolated thunder near Pearl River and Hancock County. Temperatures around Bay St. Louis are near 86°F but feel like the mid-90s due to humidity, with winds 10-15 mph easing the heat slightly. South Mississippi highs range from the mid-80s to 90°F in Wiggins. Tonight will be mild with mid to upper 70s and increasing clouds. Tomorrow brings a 50-60% chance of rain with humid south winds near 10 mph. The weekend remains wet, but early next week will warm with less rain and heat indices reaching triple digits.
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