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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
102 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

LAZ015-016-023>026-MSZ042>066-072>074-190515-
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Richland-Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Yazoo-
Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-
Lauderdale-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson-
Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-
Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of Laurel, Mendenhall, Hattiesburg, Canton,
Port Gibson, Newellton, Ridgeland, Vidalia, Pearl River,
Conehatta, Madison, Brandon, Bay Springs, Bassfield, Rayville,
New Hebron, Scooba, Wesson, Shubuta, Lumberton, Magee, Raleigh,
Philadelphia, Morton, Roxie, Union, Quitman, Meridian, Stonewall,
Taylorsville, Bude, Richland, Purvis, Tallulah, St. Joseph,
Crystal Springs, Winnsboro, West Ferriday, Jackson, Mount Olive,
Fayette, West Hattiesburg, Forest, Waterproof, Heidelberg,
Brookhaven, Vicksburg, Meadville, Columbia, Hazlehurst,
Harrisonburg, Newton, Natchez, Monticello, Delhi, Decatur,
Collins, Pearl, Prentiss, Jonesville, Ferriday, Yazoo City,
Carthage, and De Kalb
102 PM CST Sat Jan 18 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 4 
  inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, east central, 
  south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Mississippi.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday 
  morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely 
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter 
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, 
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. 
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help 
you survive in case you become stranded.

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