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NPWJAN
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
149 PM CST Thu Jan 29 2026
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300500-
/O.NEW.KJAN.CW.Y.0001.260201T0000Z-260201T1600Z/
/O.CON.KJAN.EC.W.0002.260131T0900Z-260201T0000Z/
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Bolivar-
Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-
Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston-
Noxubee-Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-
Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Claiborne-Copiah-
Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-
Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of Oak Grove, De Kalb, Delhi, Vaiden,
Columbia, Rayville, Vidalia, Roxie, Epps, Winnsboro, Heidelberg,
Rolling Fork, Mount Olive, Collins, Taylorsville, Weir, North
Crossett, Mendenhall, Quitman, Richland, Isola, Forest, New
Hebron, Dermott, Union, Canton, Brandon, Morton, Pearl, Magee,
Ridgeland, Philadelphia, Bude, Durant, Lake Providence, West
Point, Tchula, Jackson, West Crossett, Vicksburg, Mayersville,
Louisville, Kosciusko, Starkville, Winona, Brookhaven, Hamburg,
Natchez, Meridian, Fayette, Ferriday, Yazoo City, Prentiss,
Lexington, Ackerman, Newton, Bay Springs, Belzoni, Raleigh,
Greenville, Greenwood, Newellton, Ruleville, Crossett, West
Ferriday, Jonesville, Macon, Eupora, Crystal Springs, Monticello,
Meadville, Hattiesburg, Goodman, Grenada, Pickens, Anguilla,
Mathiston, Laurel, St. Joseph, Purvis, Port Gibson, Bassfield,
West Hattiesburg, Bastrop, Columbus, North Carrollton,
Hazlehurst, Waterproof, Pearl River, Conehatta, Lake Village,
Carthage, Scooba, Decatur, Tallulah, Brooksville, Shubuta,
Indianola, Lumberton, Stonewall, Carrollton, Cleveland, Wesson,
Madison, Harrisonburg, and Eudora
149 PM CST Thu Jan 29 2026
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 10 AM CST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as -2 degrees in the north and 5 degrees in the south are
expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as
low as 5 above expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and
central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, south
central, southeast, southwest, and west central Mississippi.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to 6 PM CST
Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Saturday to 10
AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Wind chill values
can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold
temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusty winds of 30 to 40 mph will
result in even lower wind chills at times Friday night and
Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
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