Freezing weather is expected this evening in North Mississippi and across the state through the weekend, a Facebook post warned, prompting officials to urge residents to prepare and take precautions.
The post advised drivers to travel only if necessary, told residents to bring pets indoors and urged people to bundle up. It also directed readers to follow the Mississippi Department of Transportation for road conditions and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency for weather updates.
The Mississippi Department of Transportation oversees state highways and coordinates road condition reporting, while the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency coordinates weather-related warnings and emergency response. Both agencies routinely use social media to alert residents about hazardous travel and to share road and safety information during winter events.
Freezing temperatures can create slick roadways, impacting travel and emergency response times, and can pose health risks for people without adequate heating and for outdoor animals. Residents are advised to monitor official agency updates and take common-sense precautions to stay safe. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
