National Weather ServiceMississippiCold Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Cold Weather Advisories in Mississippi
The National Weather Service issued 34 cold weather advisories for Mississippi in 2025 and 6 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 23rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 7, 35% above the average of 5 for those months in 2008-2025. Wilkinson was covered most often (29 times since 2008).
How many cold weather advisories does Mississippi get?
Every cold weather advisory that covered part of Mississippi. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 7 |
| 2025 | 34 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Mississippi get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Mississippi?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson | 29 | 16 | January 25, 2026 |
| Wayne | 29 | 14 | January 15, 2026 |
| Pike | 29 | 16 | January 25, 2026 |
| Perry | 29 | 14 | January 15, 2026 |
| Greene | 29 | 14 | January 15, 2026 |
| Amite | 29 | 16 | January 25, 2026 |
| Walthall | 28 | 15 | December 30, 2025 |
| Stone | 27 | 14 | January 15, 2026 |
| Pearl River | 27 | 15 | December 30, 2025 |
| George | 26 | 13 | January 15, 2026 |
| Tunica | 24 | 9 | January 31, 2026 |
| Washington | 22 | 8 | February 1, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a cold weather advisory?
A cold weather advisory means cold temperatures or wind chills that can be dangerous to people without shelter. It replaced the wind chill advisory in 2024-2025. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. AreaZine's counts include the wind chill advisories issued before the change. The national record · Every warning type in Mississippi.