Entergy Mississippi storm update – 4/6/25, 12:00 p.m.

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Entergy Mississippi storm update - 4/6/25, 12:00 p.m.

04/06/2025

Mississippi crews, contractors, tree trimmers and scouts are working diligently to restore power to more than 14,400 customers after thunderstorms, high winds and tornado activity moved through the service area Saturday evening into early Sunday morning. As of 12:00 p.m. Sunday, crews have restored power to 7,400 customers, and approximately 50% remain without power.

This weather event comes hours after crews completed restoration to customers who lost power from Wednesday's and Thursday's high winds.

Past drought conditions and evolving weather events continue to make dead trees outside of the right of way a threat to the electrical grid. Comparing the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of the last three years, outages caused by fallen trees are up by 80%. Entergy Mississippi maintains a vigilant tree trimming process and encourages customers to consider how different tree species may affect power lines.

The company continues to urge everyone to be safe. Stay away from downed power lines as well as flooded areas. Do not walk in standing water and do not venture into areas of debris since you may not be able to see a power line that could still be energized and dangerous.

As damage assessors continue to identify damaged equipment, restoration times will be updated on our outage map at www.entergy.com/view-outages. These estimates are subject to change as crews respond. Certain types of work, such as repairs requiring the use of bucket trucks, cannot be safely completed when winds exceed 30 miles per hour.

Customers should 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 at www.entergynewsroom.com/storm-center/weatherhead/.

Stay safe

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.
• Do not run a generator in a confined space without adequate ventilation. Use them only outdoors, following all manufacturers' safety guidelines. 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.
• Turn off electrical appliances. This includes appliances that can easily be turned to the off position until power is restored.

Stay informed

• 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 Entergy's View Outages map. Maps show where outages are located and give information about restoration progress.
• Follow Entergy on Facebook and X. 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.

• Text us: If you are signed up to receive our notifications, you can text OUT to 36778 to report an outage. To sign up for text messaging, go to com or text REG to 36778. Have your account number and ZIP code handy. The registration pattern is as follows including spaces: REG (account number) (ZIP code).

• Visit the Entergy Storm Center website. The site has storm safety, preparation and restoration information that is updated throughout the day.