ALLEN BASWELL
As concerns about the cold weather in the area remain, emergency officials advised area citizens to stay inside as much as possible, and monitor weather conditions.
Ice accumulated on some north Mississippi roads today. National Weather Service Meteorologist Joanne Culin warned that temperatures could be in the teens Friday night, so there’s still a chance of patches of ice on roads in much of Mississippi.
A hard freeze warning was issued from Thursday night through Sunday.
Culin says windchills could dip below zero in the next few days in north Mississippi and actual high temperatures aren’t expected to rise above freezing through at least Sunday.
“No matter if you are staying in or you need to go somewhere, monitor the weather closely. If you do have to go out, be very careful,” said Lowndes Columbus Emergency Management Agency Director Cindy Lawrence.
On Wednesday, Lawrence met with local government and emergency officials to discuss preparation plans should bad weather arrive.
Read complete article at Commercial Dispatch.
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