Wind Chill Warning until 12:00PM Friday
* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. A Wind Chill Advisory may be needed Friday afternoon into Friday night.
* WHERE...In Arkansas, St. Francis and Lee AR Counties. In Mississippi, Tunica and Tate Counties.
* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Friday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from noon today to 6 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Flash freezes may occur as cold air quickly builds in over wet ground. This may result in hazardous travel conditions.
* AFFECTED AREAS: ST. FRANCIS ... LEE ... TUNICA ... TATE
Instructions:
Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Address/Location
Tunica County MS Emergency Management
3092 US-61 S
Tunica, MS 38676
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 662-363-4012
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP TUNICACO followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Wind Chill Warning