Headline:
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 2:18PM CST until January 7 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Cold Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 6, 2025 - 12:18pm
Expires:
January 6, 2025 - 8:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills around 15-20 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, east central,
south central, southeast, and southwest Mississippi.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to
hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can
lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Instruction:
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
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.
Area Description:
Catahoula; Tensas; Concordia; Hinds; Rankin; Scott; Newton; Lauderdale; Claiborne; Copiah; Simpson; Smith; Jasper; Clarke; Jefferson; Adams; Franklin; Lincoln; Lawrence; Jefferson Davis; Covington; Jones; Marion; Lamar; Forrest
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS