Winter weather advisory upgraded starting at noon tomorrow

The winter weather advisory for our area has been upgraded to a greater likelihood of snow, sleet, ice and freezing rain. The national weather service sent out alerts about the advisory on Tuesday.

According to the NWS:

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON

CST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…light snow…sleet and freezing rain.

* WHERE…across Eastern Arkansas…West Tennessee and portions of

north Mississippi.

* WHEN…from 3 AM CST Wednesday morning through 6 AM CST Thursday

morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…bridges…overpasses and secondary roads

will be must vulnerable to the falling wintry precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or

freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for

slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while

driving.