...WINTER STORM TO IMPACT THE MID-SOUTH EARLY TUESDAY...
.A strong upper level disturbance is sliding through the Mid
South early this morning as arctic air continues to spill into the
region. Ongoing snow will taper off from northwest to southeast
during through the morning hours...with flurries likely lingering
over portions of northeast Mississippi in the early afternoon.
The combination of very cold temperatures and gusty northwest
winds will produce wind chill values to zero or slightly below,
mainly along and north of Interstate 40 through noon today.
...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
conditions, including during the morning commute. Total snow
accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized higher amounts,
are expected.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 9 am Today. For the
Wind Chill Advisory, until noon today.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in
visibility at times. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite
in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.