Headline:
Freeze Watch issued March 15 at 3:06AM CDT until March 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Freeze Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 1:06am
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southerly winds of 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph are expected Sunday. Wind will become
northwesterly and maintain the same intensity Sunday night and
Monday. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as
23 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and
northwestern portions of central Mississippi.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT
Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday
morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive
vegetation.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Area Description:
Ashley; Chicot; Morehouse; West Carroll; East Carroll; Richland; Madison; Franklin; Catahoula; Tensas; Concordia; Bolivar; Sunflower; Leflore; Washington; Humphreys; Issaquena; Sharkey
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov