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Storm spotting
in Mississippi.

Mississippi has the highest per-capita tornado fatality rate in the country, driven by fast-moving nighttime supercells. Spotters give NWS Jackson the confirmation that manufactured-home communities need to shelter in time.

Primary hazards
  • long-track nocturnal tornadoes
  • damaging winds
  • hurricanes
  • flash flooding
Peak season

November through May

Covering NWS offices
  • Jackson (JAN)
  • Memphis (MEG)
  • New Orleans / Baton Rouge (LIX)

How to become a certified spotter in Mississippi.

  1. 01
    Take SKYWARN training

    NWS Jackson (JAN) runs free basic + advanced classes. Most run 90 minutes online or in person.

  2. 02
    Get your spotter ID

    Some offices issue an ID; others log your training. Either way you're cleared to report.

  3. 03
    Install Aviso

    Submit verified reports from anywhere in the state — routed to your local NWS office in seconds.

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