The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency issued a weather alert warning residents of an approaching ice storm set to begin late Friday and last through Sunday.
The National Weather Service predicts freezing rain and sleet across the state, which could lead to downed trees and power lines, causing prolonged outages.
Officials caution drivers about dangerous and impassable road conditions during the storm. Wind chills are expected to drop below freezing, with some areas experiencing near zero-degree temperatures.
Residents are advised to prepare in advance. More information and safety tips are available at msema.org.
