Extreme Cold Warning issued January 25 at 8:07PM CST until January 27 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Jackson MS
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills below 10 degrees to as low as
5 to 10 degrees below zero with low temperatures between 5 to 20
degrees.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills are expected tonight,
but dangerous cold temperatures and wind chills are expected to
persist through Tuesday morning.
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.
Varoitus voimassa ma klo 4:07 - ti klo 20:00
