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Wind advisory in Alcorn County could lead to power outages

A wind advisory in Alcorn County on top of the threat of winter weather could potentially lead to power outages.

From the National Weather Service:

WHAT…North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of north Mississippi and west Tennessee. * WHEN…Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Wind chills will drop into the single digits to lower teens tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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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