Weather-Related Incident Overview
Impacts from recent winter weather continue to create hazardous conditions across much of the Mid-South, including Coahoma County and the City of Clarksdale.
Hazardous Roadways & Black Ice
Roadways across the County remain covered with snow, sleet, and solid ice. Travel on secondary roads is virtually hazardous in many locations.
Even where primary routes have been treated, motorists should exercise extreme caution. Any slush or partial melting that occurred during daylight hours is rapidly refreezing as temperatures drop overnight. This is resulting in widespread black ice, which is nearly invisible and extremely dangerous.
Public Safety Message
Please avoid all non-essential travel.
If travel is unavoidable, motorists should keep emergency supplies in their vehicles, including a flashlight, food, and water.
Weather Forecast
Alerts
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Extreme Cold Warning:
In effect from January 30, 9:00 PM CST to January 31, 9:00 AM CST
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Cold Weather Advisory:
In effect from January 31, 9:00 AM CST to February 1, 12:00 PM CST
Forecast Details
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This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, high near 45°F. South-southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
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Tonight: Slight chance of freezing rain between midnight and 1:00 AM. Increasing clouds, low around 27°F. Light east-northeast wind becoming north at 5–10 mph. (20% chance of precipitation)
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Friday: Partly sunny, steady temperature around 31°F. North wind 10–15 mph.
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Friday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 15°F. Wind chills as low as 1°F. North wind 10–15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
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Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 25°F. North wind 10–15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
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Saturday Night: Mostly clear, low around 13°F. North-northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
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Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 33°F. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
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Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 23°F. South wind around 5 mph.
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Monday: Sunny, high near 47°F.
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Monday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 30°F.
Additional Weather Concerns
Another Arctic blast is expected to impact the Mid-South this weekend, bringing single-digit temperatures and sub-zero 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 urged to continue monitoring official updates and take necessary precautions to protect themselves, their families, and pets.
