The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for portions of the Mid-South due to forecast wind chills as low as 2 degrees below zero. The advisory was issued today and is in effect from midnight through 9 a.m. CST Sunday for areas including Dunklin, Mississippi, Crittenden, Pemiscot, Chester, Shelby, Fayette, Hardeman, McNairy, and Hardin counties.
Residents in the advisory area, including Memphis, West Memphis, and Bolivar, may experience an increased risk of frostbite and hypothermia if exposed to the cold conditions without adequate protection. The NWS advises wearing hats, gloves, and appropriate winter clothing, noting in the advisory that frostbite and hypothermia can occur when unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. The forecast for today calls for mostly sunny conditions with a high near 51 degrees and continued cold winds into the evening.
Looking ahead, the forecast indicates a gradual warming trend through midweek. Sunny conditions are expected on Monday with a high near 37 degrees, followed by milder temperatures on Tuesday, when highs are forecast to reach around 49 degrees.
The NWS forecast shows an increasing chance of showers by midweek, with a 20 percent probability by Wednesday afternoon. On Thursday, mostly cloudy skies are expected along with a 60 percent chance of precipitation and a warmer high near 63 degrees. Shower chances decrease to 20 percent on Friday, with mostly sunny conditions and highs in the mid-50s.
