PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) declared February 9-15, 2025, Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week.

In 2024, 85 tornadoes touched down in Mississippi, including 22 in the spring. On April 8-11, 2024, 13 tornadoes, severe storms, flooding and straight-line winds impacted six counties causing widespread damage and two deaths.

“It’s important to be prepared for severe weather, particularly in the spring,” said Reeves. “I encourage every Mississippian to review their severe weather preparedness plan or create one, if they haven’t already. Having a plan in place before a disaster strikes can save lives.”

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is partnering with the National Weather Service (NWS) to highlight the different types of severe weather and ways to prepare for the upcoming spring severe weather season.

“Severe weather can mean more than tornadoes,” said MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney. “Mississippi is prone to damaging wind, hail, flooding, and lightning associated with severe weather. It’s important for everyone to have multiple ways to receive alerts and have a pre-identified safe place to go. I encourage all Mississippians to use this week to prepare for the upcoming spring severe weather season.”

Each day of Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week, MEMA will use informational graphics, videos, and engaging content to help inform Mississippians on how to prepare.

Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week