The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued an Extreme Cold Watch from Friday evening through Saturday morning, warning residents of dangerously low temperatures.
Forecasters say the cold weather will lead to hazardous road conditions, making travel potentially dangerous during the period.
Officials advise residents to take precautions, including dressing warmly and avoiding unnecessary travel during the cold snap.
The cold weather is part of a broader cold front moving through the region, bringing below-normal temperatures that could persist into the weekend.
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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