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One day 30 degree temperature drop this weekend could bring freezing rain, strong storms

A cold front pushing through that will drop temperatures over 30 degrees this weekend along with a high likelihook for rain could lead to anything from strong storms to freezing rain or even snow.

In a true testament to Mississippi weather, various forecsts this Sunday have the following characteristics:

Freezing rain. From the NWS:
Rain will change over to freezing rain and snow late Saturday Night into Sunday. Minor ice and snow accumulations may be possible.

Wind chill values near zero.

Possibility for strong storms, including the possibibility for damaging winds and tornadoes.

Buckle up for the potential for another wild round of weather.

Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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