Governor Tate Reeves Declares State of Emergency for Mississippi

Due to the impending weather from what will be Hurricane Francine, the Governor of Mississippi, Tate Reeves, has declared a State of Emergency.

Reeves announced it on his official Facebook page.

As Tropical Storm Francine approaches Mississippi, the expectation for heavy rainfall and other severe weather rises.

According to a press release from Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, Mississippi residents can expect to see heavy rainfall beginning Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

The entire state of Mississippi can anticipate rainfall Wednesday, but those in southern counties should be alert for potential severe weather. This weather may include gusty winds and heavy rainfall, according to a press release from the US National Weather Service of Memphis, Tennessee. However, there is some uncertainty in the track of the storm reaching inland, which could mean more severe weather including spin-up tornadoes.