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Tornado Warning for Pearl River County in MS until 10:15pm CDT.

Tornado Warning for Pearl River County in MS until 10:00pm CDT.

The National Weather Service is forecasting a marginal risk for severe storms for most of Mississippi Saturday (4.4.26) afternoon and evening. The main threats are damaging winds and quarter-sized hail. Stay weather aware.

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a marginal risk for severe storms for parts of the state Saturday (4.4.26) afternoon into early Sunday (4.5.26). The main threats are damaging winds and quarter-sized hail. Continue to follow your local meteorologists for the latest updates.

Team members from MEMA and FEMA met with Habitat for Humanity organizers in the Tupelo area to explore future partnerships focused on helping storm-affected families return to safe, stable housing. Together, we’re working toward stronger recovery and rebuilding efforts for the community.

The state of Mississippi is responding to the wildfire in Carroll County. Current aerial surveys indicate the fire’s size is at 3,000 acres and 40% contained. As of now, no injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation but has not yet been determined. The Mississippi Forestry Commission, Carroll County Fire Services and MEMA are assisting in the response. County Roads 218, 144, and 163 have been evacuated. Additional roads may be evacuated as necessary. Firefighters are working diligently to contain the fire. Fire brakes around inhabited areas and a fire services helicopter have been deployed. The state of Mississippi will continue to deploy additional resources as necessary. Please pray for the firefighters and emergency responders working to contain the wildfire.

⚠️ The National Weather Service has issued a Significant fire danger for most of Mississippi on Saturday (3/28/26) from 11 AM to 7 PM. Open burning should not be attempted as fires are more likely to spread in these conditions. Please follow local burn bans, secure tow chains, and dispose of cigarettes properly.

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued an elevated fire danger risk for Saturday. Much drier air combined with gusty winds will contribute to a greater risk for wildfires. Follow the @MSForestryComm for the latest on burn bans in your county.

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-…