Ida now officially forecast to be a major hurricane at landfall. Also of concern for MS is the forecast track as it brings it in to around Vicksburg and then turns it NE towards Tupelo. That will have much of the state in the eastern quadrant of the storm and susceptible to the strongest winds and tornado threat. Widespread power outages will be likely for the state if this holds. Better to be safe than sorry and stock up on water and non perishable food items in case you end up without power for a few days. Obviously, the further south you live the longer that could be.