Kosciusko, MS Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 above.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and
central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, south
central, southeast, southwest, and west central Mississippi.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.



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...Potential For Hazardous Road Travel Conditions...

Ice and sleet will continue to cause hazardous travel conditions
on some roads and bridges in the forecast area through at least
Monday morning. In addition to areas with reported impacts,
temperatures will quickly drop below freezing across the remainder
of the forecast area tonight. Very cold temperatures could cause
moisture and standing water to freeze on roads and bridges, even
where freezing rain and sleet did not fall. Black ice can appear
like a wet road, but can be dangerous to sudden loss of traction
on the road. Be sure to check road conditions with local
Departments of Transportation before traveling overnight, and
drive carefully if you are uncertain of the road conditions in
your area.