...WINTER STORM TO IMPACT THE MID-SOUTH TONIGHT AND TUESDAY...
.An arctic front will move through the Mid-South late this
afternoon into this evening. Light snow is expected to spread
south this evening and overnight. Snow will intensify over east
central Arkansas, northwest Mississippi, and into much of west
Tennessee later tonight. Snow will taper off from northwest to
southeast on Tuesday. Arctic air will rush into the region tonight
and wind chill values will drop to zero or below, mainly along and
north of Interstate 40.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions,
including during the morning commute on Tuesday. Total snow
accumulations of up to two inches are expected. Wind chill
values of 5 degrees below zero are expected.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, 6 PM today to 6 AM
Tuesday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, midnight tonight through
12 PM Tuesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
times. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little
as 30 minutes to exposed skin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
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.