Wayne County Emergency Management

Wayne County Emergency Management Wayne County EMA will utilize this page to disseminate important information during emergencies and other events.

Angela Atchison serves as Director of Wayne County Emergency Management. This Agency is tasked with numerous duties and responsibilities ranging from natural disasters to hazardous materials incidents. We focus on preparing our community for emergencies to protect life and property. In cases where disaster strikes, we then mobilize to begin the recovery efforts. Wayne County EMA works hand in hand

on a daily basis with local emergency services including the Wayne County Fire Department, Waynesboro Fire Department, Wayne General Hospital & Ambulance Service, Wayne County Sheriff's Department, Waynesboro Police Department. We also strive to maintain strong working relationships with state and federal agencies such as Mississippi Emergency Management, Federal Emergency Management, Nation Weather Service, American Red Cross, Mississippi State Department of Health, and Salvation Army to name a few.

09/06/2026

6AM 9/6/26 👉 Heads up: There is a threat level 1 out of 5 (Marginal Risk) for scattered strong to severe storms today.
🕐Timing: Late afternoon & evening
⛈️ Hazards: Damaging wind gusts, isolated flooding & dangerous lightning.

Be weather aware today! Especially if you have outdoor plans!

09/05/2026

6:30AM 9/5/26: 👋Happy Saturday! We'll see a few scattered showers/storms again today, but we're watching Sunday as we could see some strong storms develop over central AL/MS Sunday afternoon, drifting south into the area during the evening. Be weather aware, especially if you have outdoor plans!

09/01/2026
⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️SAFELY LOCATED / SAFELY LOCATED Missing Pers...
08/28/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

SAFELY LOCATED / SAFELY LOCATED
Missing Person: Dammon Clark 14 year old B/M with Special Needs was last seen 08/28/26 at 1:00pm at his home on Busby Drive in Waynesboro, Ms. Call To 601-735-2323 if seen.
Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/piQF04h

You can also see the message at:
https://hrpow.us/yBpVY25

08/27/2026
08/24/2026

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for most of the area until 7 PM.

Main threats:
💨 Wind gusts up to 65 mph
⚡️ Frequent lightning
☔️ Heavy rainfall

08/24/2026

The National Weather Service is forecasting a slight risk of severe weather in Mississippi beginning around noon Monday (8/24/26). Severe storms and damaging wind gusts are possible. Stay weather aware!

08/23/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 4:33PM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

SUMMARY:
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* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108.

* WHERE...George, Greene, Perry, Stone, and Wayne Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

AFFECTS: Wayne; Perry; Greene; Stone; George

INSTRUCTION: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/qizLt0k

URGENCY: Expected

SEVERITY: Moderate

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/23/26 4:33 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/23/26 8:00 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108.

* WHERE...George, Greene, Perry, Stone, and Wayne Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/qizLt0k

08/23/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 7:49AM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

SUMMARY:
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* WHAT...Heat index values up to around 108 expected.

* WHERE...George, Greene, Perry, Stone, and Wayne Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

AFFECTS: Wayne; Perry; Greene; Stone; George

INSTRUCTION: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/gpRiJgG

URGENCY: Expected

SEVERITY: Moderate

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/23/26 7:49 AM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/23/26 8:00 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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* WHAT...Heat index values up to around 108 expected.

* WHERE...George, Greene, Perry, Stone, and Wayne Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/gpRiJgG

Address

615 Court St
Waynesboro, MS
39377

Telephone

+16017352192

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