JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 11 -- The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency issued the following news:
Governor Tate Reeves has proclaimed October 12-17, 2026, as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi, encouraging residents to take steps now to prepare for the state's secondary severe weather season.
While spring is typically Mississippi's most active season for tornadoes, 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.
"Fall weather can bring severe storms to Mississippi," said Governor Tate Reeves. "Residents need to be prepared before severe weather strikes. I encourage all Mississippians ...