Mississippi Now
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Right Now
Today: Sunny, high near 95°F, low around 73°F
Source: National Weather Service.
Source: National Weather Service.
Active Weather Alerts
- Marine Weather StatementCoastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm; Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya River LA from 20 to 60 NM; Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM
- Heat AdvisoryJefferson; Wayne; Edwards; Wabash; Perry; Franklin; Hamilton; White; Jackson; Williamson; Saline; Gallatin; Union; Johnson; Pope; Hardin; Alexander; Pulaski; Massac; Gibson; Pike; Posey; Vanderburgh; Warrick; Spencer; Fulton; Hickman; Carlisle; Ballard; McCracken; Graves; Livingston; Marshall; Calloway; Crittenden; Lyon; Trigg; Caldwell; Union; Webster; Hopkins; Christian; Henderson; Daviess; McLean; Muhlenberg; Todd; Perry; Bollinger; Cape Girardeau; Wayne; Carter; Ripley; Butler; Stoddard; Scott; Mississippi; New Madrid
- Extreme Heat WatchJefferson; Wayne; Edwards; Wabash; Perry; Franklin; Hamilton; White; Jackson; Williamson; Saline; Gallatin; Union; Johnson; Pope; Hardin; Alexander; Pulaski; Massac; Gibson; Pike; Posey; Vanderburgh; Warrick; Spencer; Fulton; Hickman; Carlisle; Ballard; McCracken; Graves; Livingston; Marshall; Calloway; Crittenden; Lyon; Trigg; Caldwell; Union; Webster; Hopkins; Christian; Henderson; Daviess; McLean; Muhlenberg; Todd; Perry; Bollinger; Cape Girardeau; Wayne; Carter; Ripley; Butler; Stoddard; Scott; Mississippi; New Madrid
Recent Earthquakes
No recent earthquakes recorded.
Active Wildfires
Source: National Interagency Fire Center.
Disaster Declarations
- TROPICAL STORM ARTHURMon Aug 03 2026Stone (County)
- TROPICAL STORM ARTHURMon Aug 03 2026Harrison (County)
- TROPICAL STORM ARTHURMon Aug 03 2026Greene (County)
- TROPICAL STORM ARTHURMon Aug 03 2026Covington (County)
- TROPICAL STORM ARTHURMon Aug 03 2026Pearl River (County)
- TROPICAL STORM ARTHURMon Aug 03 2026Hancock (County)
- TROPICAL STORM ARTHURMon Aug 03 2026George (County)
- TROPICAL STORM ARTHURMon Aug 03 2026Wayne (County)
- SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODINGTue Jun 30 2026Lincoln (County)
- SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODINGTue Jun 30 2026Wilkinson (County)
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA.
More for Mississippi
849 EPA-registered Toxic Release Inventory facilities in Mississippi.
Gas Prices
EIA does not publish a state-level retail gasoline series for Mississippi. See national gas prices.
Electricity
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Economy
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED), Mississippi-specific series.
Housing
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Population & Income
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
Race & Ethnicity
Major Cities
Airports
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the weather like in Mississippi right now?
As of the latest update, it's 84.2°F and Mostly Cloudy in Mississippi. Today's forecast: Sunny.
What is the population of Mississippi?
Mississippi has a population of approximately 2,958,846, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How much does electricity cost in Mississippi?
Residential electricity in Mississippi costs about 14.03¢ per kWh, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
What is the median home value in Mississippi?
The median home value in Mississippi is $169,800, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
What is the unemployment rate in Mississippi?
The unemployment rate in Mississippi is 3.6%, per the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED).
Are there any active weather alerts in Mississippi?
Yes, there are currently 3 active National Weather Service alerts for Mississippi.