Posted in Mississippi November 09, 2017 by

You’re Not Going To Like The Severe Weather That’s Predicted For Mississippi This November

Hurricane season is almost over, but Mississippi isn’t out of the woods as far as bad weather goes. That’s right; just as hurricane season is ending, tornado season is beginning. And unfortunately, it appears that Mississippi could be facing some severe tornado outbreaks in the upcoming month. Read on to find out what you’re up against.

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Look out, Mississippians! According to the Weather Channel, the state will experience more tornadoes than usual this month.
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Check out the Weather Channel's full report here.
Dr. Greg Forbes, the Weather Channel’s severe weather expert, says the "Gulf Coast states," including a large portion of Mississippi, are at the greatest risk.
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This news actually isn’t too surprising. Tornadoes are generally very active during the month. In fact, the country experiences an average of 55 tornadoes each November. However, that number has reached record highs several times throughout history. The most recent record was set in 2004, when there was a total of 150 tornadoes during the month of November!
The prediction for inclement weather seems even more likely to come true when you consider that several tornado outbreaks have taken place in November.
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One of the worst outbreaks happened in November of 1992. During the 3-day outbreak, numerous states were affected by the 105 tornadoes that swept across the country. Brandon, Mississippi was hit the worst, with injuries totaling 98 and the death toll reaching 10.
According to Dr. Forbes, La Nina is to blame for the anticipated severe weather.
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A La Niña occurs when the eastern Pacific Ocean is abnormally cool for several months.
While La Nina won't affect all states the same, it'll enhance Mississippi's risk of experiencing a tornado outbreak.
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The effects of La Nina don't end when the month does, though. The upswing of severe weather is expected to last until January or February.

So, do you think these predictions are correct? Ever experienced a Mississippi tornado? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

Want to know what else you’ll be facing in the upcoming months? Check out “You May Not Like These Predictions About Mississippi’s Cold And Snowy Upcoming Winter.“