Extended cold temperatures are expected well into next week as several weather systems cause a mixture of winter precipitation, some of which could be significant, according to the National Weather Service in Memphis.
NWS said counties that could be affected by this winter weather include: Lake, Obion, Weakley, Henry, Dyer, Gibson, Carroll, Benton, Lauderdale, Tipton, Haywood, Crockett, Madison, Chester, Henderson, Decatur, Shelby, Hardeman, McNairy, Hardin and Fayette and includes the following cities: Tiptonville, Union City, Martin, Dresden, Paris, Dyersburg, Humboldt, Milan, Huntingdon, Camden, Ripley, Covington, Brownsville, Alamo, Jackson, Henderson, Lexington, Parsons, Decaturville, Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, Millington, Somerville, Oakland, Bolivar, Selmer, and Savannah.
Wind chills Sunday and Monday are forecast to fall below zero north of I-40 with single numbers in most other places.
Friday night into Saturday, light freezing rain/drizzle may cause travel hazards, especially across north Mississippi.
NWS said there is increasing confidence in a major winter storm later Sunday and Monday over the Mid-South. Significant snow, sleet and freezing rain might occur, causing noteworthy impacts.
Yet another winter weather event may follow for Wednesday/Thursday next week.
Stay tuned to the latest forecasts and weather conditions.
Learn about winter weather safety and prepare ahead of time at www.weather.gov/safety/winter