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Entergy Mississippi storm update – 8/23/2026, 6 p.m.

Restoration efforts are continuing from Thursday through Sunday morning weather impacts to the territory. In total with the latest round of weather, early morning today, approximately 75,000 outages have occurred during these weather fronts with approximately 95% restored.

Entergy Mississippi storm update – 8/23/2026, 1 p.m.

Crews continue restoration efforts, even as additional severe weather has impacted Entergy Mississippi's service area. In total, approximately 75,000 outages have occurred and we have restored power for 93% of customers.

Entergy Mississippi storm update – 8/22/2026, 7 p.m.

Overnight thunderstorms Thursday evening and Friday afternoon brought heavy rains, strong, gusty high winds, and lighting strikes into our service territory resulting in outages and damages to our facilities.

Dry conditions, extreme heat combine to create fire hazards

With continued high temperatures expected across parts of our service area, we're asking customers to stay safe from the extreme heat and follow any local or state orders, such as full or partial burn bans.

Helping customers navigate extreme heat: Tips to stay safe and manage your bill

To help keep our customers safe and comfortable, Entergy has temporarily suspended disconnects and continues to monitor National Weather Service heat advisories.

Beat the heat: Entergy Mississippi works with community agencies to help customers stay cool

This summer, community partners across Entergy Mississippi’s service area are giving away fans, water and other items to help customers stay cool as the summer heats up, funded by $27,500 in Beat the Heat grants the company awarded recently to several organizations.

Upgrade to energy efficiency products and save

Upgrade your home’s comfort and reduce energy use with Entergy Mississippi’s Entergy Solutions programs.

Hinds plant manager earns President’s Lifesaving Award

Joseph Wiggs, plant manager at Hinds Energy Facility, saved a man’s life at a restaurant by performing the Heimlich maneuver, earning the President’s Lifesaving Award for his heroic actions and emergency medical training.

Entergy Mississippi prepared for storms as the height of 2026 hurricane season approaches

As the height of the hurricane season approaches, Entergy Mississippi is prepared for summer storms, including hurricanes, and encourages customers to prepare as well.

Mississippi Public Service Commission holds summit on winter storm

The Mississippi Public Service Commission hosted a Winter Storm Preparedness Summit to review the January 2026 storm response and discuss ways to strengthen grid reliability. Entergy Mississippi leaders outlined restoration efforts, infrastructure impacts, and ongoing investments to enhance resilience and support future emergency coordination.

Entergy Mississippi helping customers stay cool and save money with bill management tools and resources

Although the heat of summer can increase electricity use and energy costs, Entergy Mississippi is committed to helping customers stay cool and save money throughout the hotter months with bill management tools and resources. The company’s online Bill Toolkit connects customers to energy efficiency tips and resources, as well as information about bill management and financial assistance options.

Meet the pros: Spencer Smith

At Entergy, every employee has a designated role during a storm response, and whether it’s a minor disruption or a major event, each role is critical to helping us restore power as safely and as quickly as possible.

FAQ: Are Amazon data centers raising electricity bills?

An independent study found that Amazon pays for the costs to power its data centers—these expenses aren’t added to the bills of local residents or businesses. In some cases, Amazon even pays a surplus that utilities can use to modernize the power grid.

Honoring National Lineworker Appreciation Day

We proudly join our industry partners July 10th in recognizing the essential role lineworkers play in maintaining a reliable and resilient electric grid.

Helping customers with bill management tools and resources

Tools, tips and assistance to help you stay cool, manage your energy use and keep costs down this summer.
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