Hurricane season starts today, and scientists predict there could be 13 named storms, with six being hurricanes – two of which are predicted to be major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher.

Severe weather is impacting our region with increased strength and frequency. The forecast follows a challenging start to the year: severe winter conditions across our service area, spring storms impacting Arkansas and Mississippi, and an unusually active spring fire season in the South, with nearly 81 wildfires recorded in Entergy communities to date.

Through the end of 2025, our operating companies have invested more than $800 million in approved resilience projects. This includes 59 line‑hardening projects, more than 15,800 structure upgrades and 17 substation enhancements across our region to help mitigate the impacts of potential hurricane‑force winds and storm surge. These investments keep customer costs as low as possible while strengthening our system and supporting a faster, safer recovery when severe weather strikes.

Prepared for hurricane season
We take a proactive, year-round approach to storm readiness. Ahead of the 2026 season, we completed a series of actions to strengthen our preparedness, including:

• Inspecting utility poles regularly and replace damaged or broken poles when necessary
• Inspecting transmission lines, facilities and power plants in preparation for extreme weather conditions
• Working proactive maintenance plans throughout the year
• Completing additional vegetation trimming to reduce tree-related outages
• Reviewing emergency response plans and positioning crews and equipment

This spring, employees also took part in staging center training, logistics and resource management exercises and a companywide hurricane drill that simulated a major storm making landfall. These sessions help reinforce consistent procedures, improve coordination across teams and ensure our workforce is fully prepared before severe weather arrives.

Customer should prepare now
Safety is one of our core values, and we encourage you to stay safe by being prepared for this hurricane season. You can keep yourself and your family safe by preparing a good personal disaster plan. Learn how to make an emergency kit and get important severe weather safety tips on the Entergy Storm Center.

Safety resources on the Entergy Storm Center include:

• Get prepared: Make a plan, make a kit. 
• Your mobile phone: A lifeline during a disaster. 
• Stay informed: Stay storm ready. 
• Stay safe: Safety after the storm. 
• Generator safety: Know the hazards. 
• Food safety: Avoid loss and risk of illness.  

Additional weather safety information: 

• Flooding: Water and electricity don’t mix. 
• Hurricanes: Keep yourself and others safe. 
• Tornadoes: Nature’s most violent storm. 
• Thunderstorms: Prepare for the unpredictable. 
• Wildfires: Stay aware and stay safe. 

Staying informed before, during and after a tropical system strikes is just as important as making personal storm plans.

Here’s how you can stay up to date on our preparations and restoration efforts: 

• Download the Entergy app. Customers can use the app to report outages or check on the status of power at their home or business. 
• Check our View Outage map show where outages are located and give information about restoration progress. 
• Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Social media also plays an important role in keeping you informed, and we place a high priority on updating our social media channels throughout an event.  
• Sign up for text messages about storm and restoration efforts by texting REG to 36778. 
• Visit the Entergy Storm Center  website. The site has storm safety, preparation and restoration information that is updated throughout the day. 
• Download the Operation: Storm Ready Guide. This guide will help you plan and prepare for weather emergencies. Versions are available in Spanish and Vietnamese.