MEMA Urges Caution as Winter Storm Approaches

DeSoto County cities roll out plans as winter storm approaches

With the uncertainty of just what type of precipitation will move into North Mississippi this weekend, cities across DeSoto County are gearing up for a tough time.

North MS prepares for ice during winter storm

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — Mid-Southerners have a lot of worries about what's to come whether it's snow, sleet, or ice. In North Mississippi, ice will cause the most concern with the possibility of power outages and the need for the a warming center. The Southaven Community Safe Room is located at 7312 Highway 51 North and [...]

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. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting significant amounts of ice accumulation, snow, sleet and freezing rain. According to MEMA, travel conditions will [...]

MEMA Encourages Citizens to Prepare for Upcoming Winter Storm

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is encouraging citizens to prepare for potential severe winter weather and extreme cold that is predicted to impact a large portion of Mississippi. The National Weather Service is forecasting significant amounts of ice accumulation, snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Travel conditions will be dangerous with some roads impassable. MDOT crews have prepared equipment by installing salt spreaders on trucks a…

Ready? Winter storm triggers preparations

Winter worries are here for northeast Mississippi, as a potential storm approaches.

TIMELINE: Arctic blast and winter storm coming to Mississippi

16 WAPT meteorologist Christana Kay tells us what we can expect from this weekend's winter storm.