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Entergy Mississippi storm update – 3/5/25, 11:30 a.m.
03/05/2025
Entergy Mississippi continues to make progress after a round of thunderstorms with high winds and lightning moved through the service area Tuesday, causing power outages to approximately 16,900 customers. As of 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, crews have restored power to roughly 70% of customers, and approximately 4,600 customers remain without power.
More than 700 workers including linemen, damage assessors, vegetation workers and support personnel are working to restore power.
Damage assessment is 70% complete, and damages identified thus far include wire down due to vegetation and high winds along with some broken poles.
We continue to encourage customers to stay away from downed power lines. Customers should immediately report a downed line by calling 1-800-9OUTAGE (1-800-968-8243) and your local police station or fire department.
All customers that remain without power are expected to be restored Wednesday night. However, as the service area continues to experience high wind gusts today, additional outages could occur and restoration could be delayed. We will continue to update estimated restoration time on our View Outage Map.
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 at www.entergynewsroom.com/storm-center/weatherhead/ .
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.
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 the 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.
