Current Conditions
Cold and dry conditions are ongoing across Coahoma County this afternoon. Frozen precipitation from previous winter weather events remains on the ground, with limited melting occurring during daytime hours. Calm winds and increasing cloud cover will set the stage for fog development later tonight.
What Has Changed
There is a medium to high chance of dense freezing fog redeveloping late tonight into Thursday morning across much of the Mid-South, including Coahoma County.
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Light icing is possible in areas experiencing dense freezing fog, particularly on bridges, overpasses, elevated roadways, and exposed surfaces.
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Visibility reductions may create hazardous travel conditions during the overnight and early morning hours.
Situational Impacts
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Road Conditions:
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Snow and ice will continue to remain on roadways for several days.
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Partial melting during the daytime will refreeze overnight due to persistent subfreezing temperatures, increasing the risk of black ice.
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Freezing fog may further worsen driving conditions with slick surfaces and reduced visibility.
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Public Safety:
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Warming temperatures during the day may cause slabs of snow and ice to slide or fall from rooftops, posing a hazard to pedestrians and vehicles near buildings.
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Emergency response times may be affected during periods of icy road conditions and reduced visibility.
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Cold Weather Hazards:
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Minimum wind chill values Friday night into Saturday morning are expected to fall into the single digits below zero, creating dangerous cold exposure conditions for vulnerable populations, outdoor workers, and livestock.
Forecast Summary
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This Afternoon: Sunny, high near 37°F. Calm wind.
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Tonight: Patchy fog before 9 PM, then again after 11 PM. Increasing clouds, low around 22°F. Calm wind.
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Thursday: Areas of fog before 9 AM. Cloudy early, becoming mostly sunny. High near 44°F. South-southeast wind around 5 mph.
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Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, low around 29°F. North wind 5–10 mph after midnight.
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Friday: Partly sunny, high near 35°F. North wind 10–15 mph.
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Friday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 15°F. North wind 10–15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
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Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 24°F. North wind 10–15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
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Saturday Night: Mostly clear, low around 12°F. Calm wind.
Safety Messaging
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Travel is discouraged during periods of fog and overnight refreezing unless absolutely necessary.
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Use caution near buildings where snow and ice may fall.
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Dress in layers and limit outdoor exposure during extreme cold and dangerous wind chills.
What To Do If You Have Damage From the Winter Storm
If your home or property has sustained damage due to winter weather, please take the following steps:
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Contact your insurance company and report the damage as soon as possible.
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Take clear, detailed photos of all damaged areas before making repairs, if it is safe to do so.
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Contact Coahoma County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) to report the damage.
Coahoma County EMA will compile damage assessment information and submit it to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for review. This information is critical in determining eligibility for state or federal assistance.
Residents are encouraged to report damages promptly to support accurate assessments and recovery efforts.
