Mississippi Marks October 12-17 as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week
PEARL — Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has proclaimed October 12-17, 2026 as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi, encouraging residents to prepare for the state's secondary severe weather season. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is partnering with the National Weather Service to highlight a different hazard each day.
While spring is typically Mississippi's most active tornado season, the state can experience significant severe weather from October through December; Mississippi recorded 80 tornadoes in 2025, including seven during the October-through-December period. The week's schedule is: Monday, October 12, Make a Plan; Tuesday, October 13, Severe Thunderstorms; Wednesday, October 14, Tornado Safety; Thursday, October 15, Flash Flooding; and Friday, October 16, Warning Reception Methods. "Fall weather can bring severe storms to Mississippi," Governor Reeves said. "Residents need to be prepared before severe weather strikes." MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney encouraged residents to review insurance policies, assemble or update disaster supply kits and discuss emergency plans with family.
Sources: Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA); Office of the Mississippi Governor
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