Wayne County Emergency Management

Wayne County Emergency Management Wayne County EMA will utilize this page to disseminate important information during emergencies and other events.

Angela Atchison serves as Director of Wayne County Emergency Management. This Agency is tasked with numerous duties and responsibilities ranging from natural disasters to hazardous materials incidents. We focus on preparing our community for emergencies to protect life and property. In cases where disaster strikes, we then mobilize to begin the recovery efforts. Wayne County EMA works hand in hand

on a daily basis with local emergency services including the Wayne County Fire Department, Waynesboro Fire Department, Wayne General Hospital & Ambulance Service, Wayne County Sheriff's Department, Waynesboro Police Department. We also strive to maintain strong working relationships with state and federal agencies such as Mississippi Emergency Management, Federal Emergency Management, Nation Weather Service, American Red Cross, Mississippi State Department of Health, and Salvation Army to name a few.

Monthly Severe weather siren test scheduled for 8am this morning. This is a pre- scheduled test that is conducted at 8 a...
06/02/2026

Monthly Severe weather siren test scheduled for 8am this morning. This is a pre- scheduled test that is conducted at 8 am the first Tuesday of each month to test the operability of the equipment.

05/26/2026

Flood watch remains in effect through this evening for the entire area. Numerous showers and storms capable of producing heavy rainfall are expected today. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches, locally exceeding 6 inches, are possible today potentially resulting in flash flooding.

05/22/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Tornado Warning issued May 22 at 8:51AM CDT until May 22 at 9:30AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

SUMMARY:
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TORMOB

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
East central Wayne County in southeastern Mississippi...

* Until 930 AM CDT.

* At 851 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Waynesboro, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Waynesboro around 855 AM CDT.

AFFECTS: Wayne, MS

INSTRUCTION: TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/UiS5qJA

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Extreme

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/22/26 8:51 AM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/22/26 9:30 AM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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TORMOB

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
East central Wayne County in southeastern Mississippi...

* Until 930 AM CDT.

* At 851 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Waynesboro, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Waynesboro around 855 AM CDT.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/UiS5qJA

05/22/2026
🚔💙 Wayne County 911 Dispatch proudly celebrates National Law Enforcement Week! 💙🚔Today and every day, we honor the brave...
05/14/2026

🚔💙 Wayne County 911 Dispatch proudly celebrates National Law Enforcement Week! 💙🚔

Today and every day, we honor the brave men and women of the
Wayne County Sheriff Department and the Waynesboro Police Department for their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to protecting our communities.

Thank you for answering the call, standing for justice, and serving with integrity. Your commitment does not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for all that you do.

Behind every badge is courage. Behind every call is service. Behind every shift is sacrifice.

05/10/2026
05/07/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 6 at 10:43PM CDT until May 6 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

SUMMARY:
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SVRMOB

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Choctaw County in southwestern Alabama...
Northeastern Wayne County in southeastern Mississippi...

* Until 1130 PM CDT.

* At 1043 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles
southeast of Shubuta, or 10 miles northeast of Waynesboro, moving
east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Silas, Gilbertown, and Toxey.

AFFECTS: Choctaw, AL; Wayne, MS

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT
for southwestern Alabama.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/9rFMquz

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/6/26 10:43 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/6/26 11:30 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRMOB

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Choctaw County in southwestern Alabama...
Northeastern Wayne County in southeastern Mississippi...

* Until 1130 PM CDT.

* At 1043 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles
southeast of Shubuta, or 10 miles northeast of Waynesboro, moving
east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Silas, Gilbertown, and Toxey.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/9rFMquz

05/07/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 6 at 10:20PM CDT until May 6 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

SUMMARY:
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SVRMOB

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Wayne County in southeastern Mississippi...

* Until 1045 PM CDT.

* At 1020 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southwest
of Shubuta, or 11 miles northwest of Waynesboro, moving east at 40
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Waynesboro.

AFFECTS: Wayne, MS

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
Mississippi. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT
for southwestern Alabama.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/hHbpnXQ

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/6/26 10:20 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/6/26 10:45 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRMOB

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Wayne County in southeastern Mississippi...

* Until 1045 PM CDT.

* At 1020 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southwest
of Shubuta, or 11 miles northwest of Waynesboro, moving east at 40
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Waynesboro.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/hHbpnXQ

05/06/2026

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Department Courtroom will be open today at 2:00 PM.

Please remember that you are responsible for bringing all personal items and materials you may need.

Address

615 Court St
Waynesboro, MS
39377

Telephone

+16017352192

Website

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