Perry County EMA

03/12/2026

If anyone has damage to a Residential structure or knows of damage from last nights weather please post on this FB page or call 601-964-0602

08/05/2025

05/06/2025

⛈️POTENTIAL SEVERE WEATHER⛈️
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• Today through Thursday

• There is an Elevated Risk (Level 2) of heavy rainfall for tonight through Thursday for the central portion of the state including the cities of Yazoo City, Vicksburg, Jackson, Meridian, Magee, Laurel, Hattiesburg, and Poplarville. 4-7” of rainfall with locally heavier amounts possible is expected. Areas of flooding likely with some roads potentially becoming flooded/closed. Some structures possibly threatened with inundation.

• Tuesday through Thursday, there is a Moderate Risk of excessive rainfall exceeding flash flood guidance within 25 miles of a point for the central and southern portions of the state.

03/13/2025

⛈️SEVERE WEATHER⛈️

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•FRIDAY

• There is a chance of severe weather Friday afternoon into early Saturday morning.

• There is a Marginal risk of severe storms for southern and coastal areas. Cities included are Natchez, McComb, Hattiesburg, Poplarville and Gulfport. Isolated severe storms are possible. The area is less confident for damaging winds, hail and a tornado.

•SATURDAY

• There is a chance of severe weather Saturday.

• Ther is a Moderate risk of severe storms for central and southern portions of the state. Cities include Columbus, Kosciusko, Jackson, Meridian, McComb, Hattiesburg, and Gulfport. Tornadoes likely, some possibly strong, damaging winds up to 60-70 mph and large hail up to golf ball size.

• Please check back for more up-to-date information.

03/12/2025

⛈️SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE⛈️

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OVERVIEW: Isolated thunderstorms are possible on Thursday, and a few may produce large hail and gusty winds up to 60 mph. A second round of thunderstorms is possible Friday night into Saturday, with damaging wind gusts and a tornado or two possible. A greater chance for severe thunderstorms will come on Saturday as a storm system moves across the region. Storms Saturday afternoon and evening will be capable of producing damaging winds, tornadoes, and large hail.

The first round will occur late Friday night through early Saturday morning. Additional thunderstorms are expected Saturday afternoon and will pose the greatest threat of damaging winds and tornadoes.

Confidence is low on the severe threat Friday night. Confidence continues to increase on the potential for severe thunderstorms Saturday afternoon. However, the exact timing and threats remain uncertain.

The timing and coverage of thunderstorms Friday night into Saturday morning will impact the severe potential later in the day. If storms don't develop or end prior to daybreak, the threat for severe thunderstorms will increase. If storms develop and linger on Saturday morning, the threat of severe thunderstorms may decrease.

Please check back for more up-to-date information.

03/05/2025

⚠️Attention Perry County Residents⚠️

If you experience any storm-related damages or injuries, please report them to Perry County EMA at (601) 964-0602 or contact your District Supervisor. Reports must be submitted within (48 hours) after the storm.

Your timely report ensures proper response and assistance for our community. Stay safe!

02/27/2025

02/27/2025

⛈️SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE⛈️

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•Slight Risk of severe storms across East & Southeast Mississippi. Damaging wind gust to 60 mph & tornadoes possible.

• Severe storms are expected on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, throughout the state. Expect severe storms and possible tornadoes during the afternoon into the night.

•This event remains several days out. Please check back for more up-to-date information.

02/18/2025

⚠️ATTENTION⚠️
WE WILL BE TESTING THE TORNADO SIRENS FRIDAY ( 2/21/25 ) BETWEEN 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM

02/15/2025

⚠⛈⚡SEVERE WEATHER⚡⛈ ⚠️

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OVERVIEW: Confidence is increasing for a more robust threat for severe weather. As a result, there is now an Enhanced Risk of severe storms across a large portion of the area. A line of thunderstorms will move across the area during the late evening and overnight hours tonight into early Sunday morning. Damaging winds and a few tornadoes (a strong EF2+ possible) can be expected along the line and with any storms that are able to develop ahead of the line. Several other hazards will exist including a wind advisory for the whole area, a high surf advisory for the coast, and a gale warning for the marine waters.

A line of thunderstorms producing damaging wind gusts up to 70mph and a few tornadoes (potentially strong EF2+) 9 PM Saturday to 6 AM Sunday. This window includes the timeframe for isolated thunderstorms and the main line. There is a wind advisory for strong winds reaching 40-45mph.