Weather

WHAT
Dangerous cold wind chills as low as 10F degrees expected. Low temperatures from the mid teens to near 20F degrees across the entire area.

WHERE
Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Mississippi.

WHEN
From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday.

IMPACTS
Frostbite and hypothermia can occur with prolonged exposure in these dangerous cold wind chills and low temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.