Freezing rain has begun across much of northeast Mississippi, according to weather officials. The conditions are expected to worsen as the storm system moves through the region.
The National Weather Service warns that the freezing rain will intensify soon across the entire area highlighted in pink on weather maps. Several metropolitan areas are marked in white.
Transportation officials have identified I-22 from Holly Springs to Tupelo as an area of highest concern, urging drivers to exercise caution and stay updated on road conditions.
Emergency agencies advise residents to prepare for potential travel disruptions and icy conditions in the coming hours.
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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