Severe storms are headed for Mississippi Saturday, with forecasts estimating a high likelihood of tornadoes, hail and damaging winds across most of the Magnolia State tomorrow, lasting into the night. Emergency management services are warning Mississippians to expect power outages as storms batter the state.
The Weather Channel predicts that the greatest threat of strong tornadoes faces central Mississippi, including Jackson and the surrounding area, passing east through the state and toward the eastern seaboard into Sunday.
Presently, the precise timing for when the most severe weather is expected is not available. A National Weather Service update from this afternoon explained that the breadth of the severe weather made such a prediction difficult. “This event will likely (include) multiple rounds of severe weather … will likely have a larger window to see severe weather, and will have a longer duration,” NWS explained.
Malary White, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency chief communications officer, provided the Mississippi Free Press with a statement from the agency.
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“(MEMA) is on standby and ready to respond with local emergency managers if the need arises. In the meantime, we urge all residents to stay weather aware Saturday. Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts by downloading the free MEMA App and prepare your home and family for potential power outages.”
December, though not traditionally considered a part of tornado season, has generated severe tornado outbreaks in the past. In 2021, an outbreak of 71 tornadoes centered just north of Mississippi killed 89 people and injured hundreds more.
Mississippi will likely see multiple rounds of severe weather tomorrow (12/28/2024). Now is the time to prepare!
🌪️Tornadoes are likely and some could be strong tornadoes
🌬️Damaging winds up to 70 mph
⛈️Golf ball-size hail
❗Stay Weather Aware
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— msema (@MSEMA) December 27, 2024
The following is a list of tips MEMA provides for staying safe amid tornadoes:
What to Do if You Are in Your Home During a Tornado
Go to the lowest level of the home, an inner hallway, or
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