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NWS Memphis says Alcorn County weekend turns colder, with frost risk Sunday morning

Friday front drops lows into the 40s

The National Weather Service in Memphis said overnight low temperatures would fall into the 40s across much of the Mid-South after Friday's cold front. The post said Saturday would stay below normal, with highs in the 60s. It was a short public-service update focused on the weekend forecast.

Source: US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee.

Patchy frost possible early Sunday

The National Weather Service in Memphis said clear skies and temperatures in the upper 30s could produce patchy frost early Sunday across portions of the Mid-South. Its graphic said the coldest temperatures of the season are forecast for Sunday morning and advised people to make a plan for pets and plants. The map showed Corinth at 34% frost-development probability.

Source: US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee.

Saturday night update points to the coldest air since spring

The National Weather Service in Memphis said temperatures would drop to the coldest levels since spring Saturday night, falling into the low 40s and upper 30s. The post said areas that reach the 30s could see isolated, patchy frost Sunday morning and again advised planning for people, pets and plants. It was another brief reminder as the weekend turned colder.

Source: US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee.

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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