Pearl, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves has declared October 6-11, 2025, Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi.
While Spring is the most active time for tornadoes, Mississippi usually sees significant storms during this secondary severe weather season from October through December. The State of Mississippi experienced a total of 85 tornadoes in 2024, 53 of which occurred in November and December.
“Mississippi has experienced significant severe weather during the fall months,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “The key to being prepared for these storms is taking proactive steps. I encourage all Mississippians to spend some time this week learning how to better prepare for severe weather.”
“MEMA encourages all residents to get ready for the upcoming fall severe weather season. Ensure you and your family are prepared by checking your insurance policies, assembling a disaster supply kit, and discussing emergency plans with your family,” says MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney.
To promote severe weather preparedness, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is partnering with the National Weather Service to highlight different hazards and ways to prepare for the upcoming secondary severe weather season.
Here is the list of this year’s featured topics:
| FALL SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK |
| Monday, October 6: Make a Plan |
| Tuesday, October 7: Severe Thunderstorms |
| Wednesday, October 8: Tornado Safety with a state-wide Tornado Drill at 9:15 AM |
| Thursday, October 9: Flash Flooding |
| Friday, October 10: Warning Reception Methods |
| Saturday, October 11: Mobile Home Safety |
Each day of the week, MEMA will share messaging on these topics on our Facebook and X pages. National Weather Service offices will also share additional severe weather preparation tips. Four National Weather Service offices cover Mississippi: Jackson, Memphis, New Orleans, and Mobile.
A copy of the Governor's proclamation can be found here. More severe weather preparation tips can be found on our website: www.msema.org.
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