Severe Weather Alerts
Alabama
Winter Weather Advisory (Moderate)
Lamar; Marion; Winston; Walker
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a
light glaze.
* WHERE...Blount, Cherokee, Etowah, Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Walker,
and Winston Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages.
Start Time
1/23/2026 10:35 PMEnd Time
1/24/2026 12:00 PMExtreme Cold Watch (Extreme)
Lamar; Marion; Winston; Walker
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 above possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of
subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
Start Time
1/23/2026 10:43 PMEnd Time
1/24/2026 12:00 PMIce Storm Warning (Extreme)
Franklin; Colbert; Lauderdale
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations less than one inch and ice accumulations between one
tenth and one half with isolated accumulation up to one inch.
* WHERE...Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale Counties.
* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on
power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting
power outages. Expect power outages and tree damage due to the
ice. Travel could be impossible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Start Time
1/23/2026 10:38 AMEnd Time
1/24/2026 11:00 AMMississippi
Ice Storm Warning (Extreme)
Webster
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Ice accumulations of up to one
inch with additional sleet accumulations likely.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and
central, north central, northwest, and west central Mississippi.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Expect power outages that last more than a day and
extensive tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.
Start Time
1/24/2026 4:03 AMEnd Time
1/24/2026 12:15 PMLowndes; Clay
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow accumulations up to
one inch and ice accumulations up to three quarters of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, and
southwest Mississippi.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
Travel could be impossible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Start Time
1/24/2026 4:03 AMEnd Time
1/24/2026 12:15 PMLee; Itawamba; Prentiss; Pontotoc; Union; Monroe; Tishomingo; Tippah; Alcorn; Chickasaw; Benton; Lafayette; Marshall; Calhoun; Yalobusha
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 1 and 2 inches and ice accumulations between
one half and one inch.
* WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
Travel could be impossible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. Prepare for
extended power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you
are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Start Time
1/23/2026 10:59 PMEnd Time
1/24/2026 2:00 PMExtreme Cold Watch (Extreme)
Lowndes; Clay; Webster
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between 5 below and 10 above
possible with temperatures between zero to 15 above possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and
central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, south
central, southeast, southwest, and west central Mississippi.
* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals
have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Start Time
1/24/2026 3:35 AMEnd Time
1/24/2026 12:00 PMLee; Itawamba; Prentiss; Pontotoc; Union; Monroe; Tishomingo; Tippah; Alcorn; Chickasaw; Benton; Lafayette; Marshall; Calhoun; Yalobusha
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Start Time
1/23/2026 11:05 PMEnd Time
1/24/2026 2:00 PMTennessee
Winter Storm Warning (Severe)
Fayette
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 3 and 9 inches and ice accumulations around
two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, and West
Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Start Time
1/23/2026 10:59 PMEnd Time
1/24/2026 2:00 PMCold Weather Advisory (Moderate)
Fayette
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 10 below. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 15 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast
Missouri, and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST Sunday. For
the Extreme Cold Watch, from Sunday evening through Tuesday
morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Start Time
1/23/2026 11:05 PMEnd Time
1/24/2026 2:00 PMIce Storm Warning (Extreme)
McNairy; Hardeman; Hardin
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 1 and 2 inches and ice accumulations between
one half and one inch.
* WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
Travel could be impossible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. Prepare for
extended power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you
are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Start Time
1/23/2026 10:59 PMEnd Time
1/24/2026 2:00 PMExtreme Cold Watch (Extreme)
Fayette
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 10 below. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 15 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast
Missouri, and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST Sunday. For
the Extreme Cold Watch, from Sunday evening through Tuesday
morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Start Time
1/23/2026 11:05 PMEnd Time
1/24/2026 2:00 PMMcNairy; Hardeman; Hardin
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
