Jackson, MS Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation with significant impacts from ice
accumulation possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and northeast and central
Mississippi.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Expect power outages and tree
damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

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