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Today, the Trump Administration approved Public Assistance for an additional 4 counties that were impacted by the January 23-27 severe winter weather. This brings the total number of counties approved for Public Assistance Category (A-G) to 38. The 4 counties that were approved today are: Choctaw, Itawamba, Oktibbeha, and Wilkinson.   The 34 counties that were previously approved include: Adams, Alcorn, Attala, Benton, Bolivar, Calhoun, Carroll, Claiborne, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Leflore, Marshall, Montgomery, Panola, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Quitman, Sharkey, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union, Warren, Washington, Webster, Yalobusha, and Yazoo, as well as the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Public Assistance will support municipalities and counties by providing them with grants for debris removal, life-saving emergency protective measures, and the restoration of public infrastructure. Thank you to @realDonaldTrump and his administration for approving my request. Mississippi remains grateful for your assistance.

❄️COLD BURST❄️ Temperatures will drop back down below freezing tonight (3/16/26) into early tomorrow morning (3/17/26). Now is a good time to consider the Four P's of Preparedness: 👭People – Check on vulnerable friends, family members, and neighbors. 🐶🐱Pets – Bring pets indoors and make sure they have shelter, food, and fresh water. 🔨Pipes – Insulate pipes and leave water dripping during freezing temperatures. 🪴Plants – Cover outdoor plants or bring them inside.

Tornado Warning for Prentiss and Tishomingo County in MS until 10:00pm CDT.

Tornado Warning for Alcorn and Tippah County in MS until 8:45pm CDT.

With severe weather likely this afternoon into the evening and overnight hours (3/15/26), you must have multiple ways to receive alerts! ❗️DO NOT RELY ON OUTDOOR SIRENS OR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS❗️ Continue to follow your local meteorologists for the latest updates on severe weather.

🌪️Tornadoes are possible across parts of Mississippi this afternoon into the evening and overnight hours (3/15/2026). So it is very important to know where your safe place is located.🌪️ ❤️Practice your action plan with your family BEFORE the storms begin.

❗️Severe Weather Threat❗️ The entire state of Mississippi is at risk for severe weather beginning Sunday evening (3/15/26) and lasting into the early morning hours of Monday (3/16/26). Mississippi could experience: 🌩️Severe storms 🌬️Damaging winds up to 70 mph 🌧️Hail up to quarter size 🌪️Tornadoes are possible Stay weather-aware. 🚨 Have multiple ways to receive alerts 🏠 Know your safe place

❗Severe Weather Threat ❗ The National Weather Service is forecasting an enhanced risk of severe weather for Mississippi on Sunday (3/15/26) evening. The highest threat is in north and central Mississippi, but the entire state could see severe storms. Mississippi could experience: 🌪Tornadoes possible 🌬 Damaging winds up to 70 mph ⛈ Severe storms ❗ Stay Weather Aware ❗ 📲Have multiple ways to receive alerts 🏠Know your Safe place

🌩️Sunday Severe Weather Threat 🌩️ The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a slight risk for severe storms in parts of Mississippi on Sunday night (3/15/26). Damaging wind gusts are the main threat, but a tornado can not be ruled out. Continue to follow local meteorologists for the latest forecast updates.

Sadly, one person has died after severe weather passed through Mississippi on Wednesday, (3/11/26) night. MEMA is working with the counties to assess the damage from the storms. Read more here: msema.org/news/march-11-…

Tornado Warning for George County in MS until 12:15am CDT.

Tornado Warning for Jackson County in MS until 12:00am CDT.

Tornado Warning for Greene County in MS until 11:45pm CDT.

Tornado Warning for Hancock and Harrison County in MS until 11:30pm CDT.

Tornado Warning for George, Greene, and Perry County in MS until 11:30pm CDT.

Tornado Warning for George, Greene, and Perry County in MS until 11:00pm CDT.

Tornado Warning for Hancock and Pearl River County in MS until 11:15pm CDT.

Tornado Warning for Hancock County in MS until 10:45pm CDT.

Tornado Warning for Hancock and Pearl River County in MS until 10:45pm CDT.