Devastating tornadoes rip through Mississippi

‘Pray for Mississippi’ says governor as devastating tornadoes rip through the state

Published May 7, 2026 2:58am ET Updated May 7, 2026 8:16am ET

Multiple tornadoes were reported in Mississippi on Wednesday as devastating storms caused significant destruction across the central and western parts of the state.

A tornado emergency was issued for several Mississippi counties on Wednesday evening by the National Weather Service, cautioning that the tornado was capable of “deadly damage” and that “complete destruction was possible,” reported WAFB News. Others warned that the tornado emergency was a “life-threatening situation.”