Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued January 7 at 1:59PM CST until January 11 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
January 7, 2025 - 11:59am
Expires:
January 8, 2025 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
6 inches possible.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, and West
Tennessee.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and
evening commutes.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.
Area Description:
Cross; Crittenden; St. Francis; Lee; DeSoto; Marshall; Benton; Tunica; Tate; Tipton; Haywood; Madison; Chester; Shelby; Fayette; Hardeman
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN