Full Notification

...WINTER WEATHER WILL AFFECT THE MID-SOUTH LATE THIS EVENING INTO FRIDAY... .A strong cold front will move into the Lower Mississippi Valley late this evening. Rain will begin to transition to a mixture of freezing rain and sleet as cold air begins to filter into the Mid- South, then eventually to all snow on Friday. Snow is expected to taper off Friday afternoon. Significant snow and ice accumulations will be possible across much of the region. In addition, strong northwest winds will occur as the much colder air filters into the region. ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel will be dangerous and nearly impossible, including during the morning commute on Friday. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts, and ice accumulations of greater than one quarter inch are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri and West Tennessee.

* WHEN...Midnight to 6 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

* AFFECTED AREAS: PEMISCOT