Thousands still without power in MS as even more severe cold expected. What to know
Thousands of people in Mississippi were left without power as a dangerous winter storm swept across much of the United States.
Gov. Tate Reeves said nearly 150,000 Mississippians had been impacted as of Sunday, Jan. 25, according to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“Please pray for the utility crews who are out working. They are working in dangerous conditions, and they run the risk of encountering branches and power lines falling on them,” Reeves said in the post.
Two major power providers in the state, Mississippi Power and Entergy Mississippi, both reported outages as of Jan. 26.
More than 100 Mississippi Power customers were without power as of 9 a.m. Jan. 26, and more than 55,000 Entergy Mississippi customers were without power as of 10 a.m., according to their respective outage trackers.
Here’s what to know about outages on the Coast.
Who’s impacted on the MS Coast?
Gulfport had the most reported outages as of 9 a.m. Jan. 26, impacting 83 customers, according to Mississippi Power.
Bay St. Louis had three customers without power and Biloxi had one customer without power, according to Mississippi Power.
How to stay safe during a power outage in MS
Here are some tips for staying safe during a power outage, according to the National Weather Service New Orleans:
- Take caution with heat sources, including candles and space heaters
- Use portable generators outdoors, at least 20 feet away from doors, windows and garages to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
- Check on family, friends and neighbors to make sure they are safe
Will cold temperatures continue on MS Coast?
The Mississippi Gulf Coast saw temperatures in the 20s the morning of Jan. 26, according to experts at the National Weather Service who warned the cold weather isn’t over yet.
“Tonight will be colder with portions of southwest MS falling into the teens overnight,” the NWS New Orleans said in a Jan. 26 post on X. “An extreme cold warning continues for the region.”
Forecasters said temperatures are expected to rise Jan. 28, but they’ll still be below freezing, according to a Jan. 24 post on X.
This story was originally published January 26, 2026 at 10:43 AM.
