A radar update at 2 p.m. CST indicates a brief lull in sleet and snow north of the I-40 corridor. Weather officials expect the wintry conditions to redevelop by late afternoon.
Areas south of I-40 and east of I-55 are forecasted to experience a shift to freezing rain, which is expected to intensify into a dangerous ice storm. Authorities warn residents to prepare for worsening conditions.
The ongoing winter storm has prompted travel advisories and emergency preparations across the region. Officials continue to monitor the situation and urge caution for travelers and residents alike.
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
