Mississippi Governor Announces Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has designated October 12-17, 2026, as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week. This initiative, in partnership with MEMA and the National Weather Service, aims to educate residents on safety measures for severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flash flooding. The effort encourages reviewing emergency plans and updating supply kits to enhance public safety during the state's secondary severe weather season.