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Entergy Mississippi storm update -- 5/19/2025, 6 p.m.

By: Mississippi Editorial Team

05/19/2025

Severe weather brought high winds, heavy rain, lightning and thunderstorm activity to the Entergy Mississippi service territory overnight, causing extensive damage, including these downed trees and power lines in Hernando.

Identified damages include more than 50 poles, 8 transformers, 30 cross arms, and 135 spans (more than 37,000 feet) of downed wire

Severe weather bringing high winds, heavy rain, lightning and thunderstorm activity passed through the Entergy Mississippi service territory overnight causing customer outages. As of 6:00 p.m., approximately 6,100 customers are without power after reaching a peak of 8,689 customer outages at 7:30 a.m. this morning.

Entergy crew resources and contractors including linemen, damage assessors, vegetation workers and support personnel are working to provide restoration for these customer outages.

Restoration is currently underway. However, at this time, some outages will extend beyond today as shown in the chart below with estimated restoration times given. So far, we have identified damages to more than 50 poles, 8 transformers, 30 cross arms, and 135 spans (more than 37,000 feet) of downed wire. As we continue to identify damaged equipment, restoration times will be updated. For updated estimated restoration times throughout the day, view our outage map at www.entergy.com/view-outages. These estimates are subject to change if there is additional weather impact.   

The most dangerous part of a storm is often just after it has passed, including hazards such as downed power lines and debris. Energized lines may not be visible among the rubble. Customers should stay away from downed lines and report them immediately by calling 1-800-9OUTAGE or 1-800-968-8243 and your local police station or fire department.

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. 

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as our crews safely work to restore customers’ power.

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.

We want to keep you informed and in control. 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 Entergy Storm Center to stay informed on our restoration progress.
• Sign up for text alerts. From your cellphone, text REG to 36778, or visit https://www.myentergy.com/s/   to sign up.
• Follow us on, Facebook and X @EntergyMS.

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Mississippi  Storm Center  Customers  Restoration 

Mississippi Editorial Team