Mississippi lightning map
Warm, moist Gulf air keeps Mississippi highly thunderstorm-prone, with frequent storms from spring severe-weather season through late summer.
Cities in Mississippi
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Frequently asked
How many thunderstorm days does Mississippi get?
Mississippi averages about 60 thunderstorm days a year, versus a US average near 25. Activity peaks April–September.
When is thunderstorm season in Mississippi?
Lightning is most frequent April–September in Mississippi.