Heavy winter precipitation continues to move across the Mid-South, according to reports from local authorities. Freezing rain has led to widespread power outages across northern Mississippi and southeastern West Tennessee.
Millons of residents in these areas are experiencing outages as the ice accumulates on power lines and trees. Meanwhile, heavy sleet is falling across much of West Tennessee and east-central Arkansas, with nearly 1 inch recorded at a local office since midnight.
Travel conditions remain hazardous due to icy roads and falling sleet, prompting officials to advise residents to stay indoors and exercise caution. The storm system is expected to persist through the day, with officials monitoring the situation closely.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
