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Entergy Mississippi storm update – 3/4/25, 8 p.m.
03/04/2025
Restoration underway after thunderstorms with high winds and lightning move through service area
A round of thunderstorms with high winds and lightning moved through the Entergy Mississippi service territory today resulting in widespread customer outages. As of 5:30 p.m., approximately 10,200 customers are without power, after reaching a peak of 16,908 customer outages at 4:15 p.m. today.
As the severe weather makes its way out of our service territory, damage assessment and restoration is underway where it is safe to do so. Damages identified thus far include wire down due to vegetation and high winds along with some broken poles. We are expecting additional wind gusts this evening, which may potentially delay restoration and cause further damages or outages.
The most dangerous part of a storm is often just after it has passed, including hazards such as downed power lines and debris. Energized lines may not be visible among the rubble. Customers should stay away from downed lines and report them immediately by calling 1-800-ENTERGY, 1-800-368-3749 and your local police station or fire department.
Lineworkers, damage assessors, vegetation workers and support personnel are working to restore customer outages, again when it is safe to do so. Due to the widespread damage and number of outages, additional resources have been requested to assist in the restoration effort.
At this time, we anticipate that some outages will extend beyond today, particularly in the more severely impacted areas. As we continue to identify damaged equipment, restoration times will be updated. For updated estimated restoration times throughout the day, view our outage map at entergy.com/view-outages. These estimates are subject to change as damage assessment continues.
Please remember, Entergy restoration workers cannot restore power to a location with a damaged meter base, conduit or weather head (the metal pipe extending upward from the structure with electrical cables inside). These items must be repaired by a qualified electrician before our workers can restore power. Learn more about the electrical equipment that serves your home.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as our crews safely work to restore customers’ power.
As with any weather event, please be mindful of the following safety tips:
- Live wires can be deadly. Stay away from downed power lines. Call 1-800-9OUTAGE or 1-800-968-8243 to report downed or dangling power lines, damaged or downed poles or other damaged equipment.
- Do not trim trees or remove debris on or near downed power lines. Only power company crews or their contractors should remove trees or limbs touching power lines. Again, stay away from downed power lines.
- Keep away from the immediate areas where crews are working. There is always the danger of moving equipment and the possibility of construction materials, limbs or overhead wires falling to the ground.
- If you plan on using a generator for temporary power, get a licensed electrician and disconnect from the utility electric system before hooking up to your main electric panel.
- Do not run a generator in a confined space without adequate ventilation. Use them only outdoors, following all manufacturers’ safety guidelines.
- Turn off any electrical appliances that can easily be turned to the off position until power is restored.
We want to keep you informed and in control. The best way to get information about outages is via Entergy’s View Outage page on our website. Additional resources for your convenience:
- Download our app for your smartphone at entergy.com/app or visit Entergy Storm Center to stay informed on our restoration progress.
- Sign up for text alerts. From your cellphone, text REG to 36778, or visit myEntergy.com to sign up.
- Follow us on Facebook and on X @EntergyMS.
