On average, Mississippi has around 27 tornadoes annually the northern part of the state has more tornadoes earlier in the year and the southern part a higher frequency later in the year. The late summer and fall is the seasonal period of risk for hurricanes moving inland from the Gulf of Mexico, especially in the southern part of the state. As in the rest of the Deep South, thunderstorms are common in Mississippi, especially in the southern part of the state. Small amounts of snow fall in northern and central Mississippi snow is occasional in the southern part of the state. Heavy snowfall is possible across the state. Yearly precipitation generally increases from north to south, with the regions closer to the Gulf being the most humid. Temperatures average about 81☏ in July and about 48 ☏ in January. Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long summers and short, mild winters. The climate and landscape of Mississippi affect drivers in the region To support residents and visitors alike, the State of Mississippi provides a high-quality site with road conditions, maps, and traffic cameras.

Mississippi is served by nine interstate highways:

To accommodate the residents and visitors to Mississippi, the major interstate highways are in heavy usage: Jackson is the capital city and the largest metropolitan area. Mississippi was organized as a territory in 1798 and was admitted as the 20th state to join the Union on December 10, 1817. The name roughly translated from Native American folklore means “Father of Waters.” The translation comes from the Chippewa words “mici zibi” meaning “great river” or “gathering in of all the waters” and the Algonquin word “Messipi”. Mississippi is named for the Mississippi river which forms its western boundary and empties into the Gulf of Mexico.

Mississippi: The Magnolia State, known for its music, literature, and world-class casino gambling

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