Action Recommended
Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions
Issued By
New Orleans/Baton Rouge - LA, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
All of Southwest and Coastal Mississippi. Portions of Southeast Louisiana including the Northshore, metro Baton Rouge, and the River Parishes
Description
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... WHAT...Freezing rain and sleet expected. Total ice accumulations of generally a trace to a few hundredths of an inch resulting in a light glaze. WHERE...All of Southwest and Coastal Mississippi. Portions of Southeast Louisiana including the Northshore, metro Baton Rouge, and the River Parishes. WHEN...Onset of freezing rain and sleet should begin in the next few hours over Southwest Mississippi and just northwest of Baton Rouge, as early as 11 PM along the I- 12 corridor including metro Baton Rouge and the Northshore, and as early as 2 AM for Coastal Mississippi and the River Parishes. The threat of icy conditions will last through the late morning hours until temperatures warm above freezing. IMPACTS...Very slippery elevated roadways and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 15 degrees could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.