Stay Safe During the Storm

Freezing Rain expected across much of the Mid South on Tuesday.
An Upper level disturbance will move across the region today bringing another round of wintry precipitation mainly in the form of freezing rain. There is a potential for significant ice accumulations across portions of Southwest Tennessee, North Mississippi and East Arkansas.
Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 am CST Wednesday.

• Ice accumulations: freezing rain will produce ice accumulations of a quarter of an inch to four tenths of inch through early evening, mainly on trees, power lines and elevated road surfaces.
• Timing: through 6 am CST Wednesday with the greatest potential for icing this afternoon.
• Impacts: hazardous road conditions will likely develop. Especially on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses.

Precautionary/preparedness actions. An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger.

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