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Snow is possible in parts of Mississippi this weekend and the National Weather Service recommends monitoring the forecast because it may change.
State officials urged Mississippians on Friday to prepare for the slow-moving winter storm expected to bring freezing rain,
Chances of snow and freezing rain begin on Friday night and last throughout the week in Greenville and Greenwood. The low temperature in Greenville on Sunday morning is expected to be 19 and 20 in Greenwood.
The United States is facing a storm unlike any seen in a long time. The National Weather Service has confirmed a blast of Arctic air that will pass through
Mississippi to possibly see brutally cold temperatures as polar vortex shifts south bringing Arctic air with it.
The National Weather Service is warning that freezing rain could ice roads and disrupt weekend travel across Mississippi.
Forecasters are warning Mississippians to prepare for the possibility of winter weather and dangerous cold late this
Northern and Central Mississippi are bracing for winter weather, with forecasts predicting significant ice and snow accumulation. Utility companies such as Entergy and Atmos are preparing for potential outages and have issued safety and conservation tips.
Note: This article was published on Thursday, Oct. 16. For the latest update on the weekend storm system, please click here. A cold front is expected to move into Mississippi this weekend and bring a change in the weather. While much of the state is at ...
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MEMA urges caution as winter storm approaches
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) encouraged citizens to prepare for potential winter weather and extreme cold that is predicted to impact a large portion of the state.
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