In a statement early this evening, the National Weather Service in Memphis warns that significant ice and sleet accumulations are expected across parts of the Mid-South tonight. Freezing rain is expected to develop with significant and possibly damaging ice accumulations. Significant sleet accumulations also possible tonight from Northeast Arkansas, across the Missouri Bootheel into Northwest Tennessee. Specifically, an Ice Storm Warning is in effect until noon Tuesday.
Damaging ice accumulations between 1/4 and 1/2 inch. Travel is strongly discouraged in the area. Ice accumulations and wind will likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches. Some of the places to be affected:
In a few minutes, I will post their entire package of information. It is rather lengthly but very important.
