It’s definitely coming: Latest storm forecast as of 12:45 pm January 23 detailed; tips for dangerous weather
It appears that , after days of conjecture and forecasting, the weather prognosticators have been able to predict this weather event in more detail, as to time, location and severity. This is supposed to provide more readily available help for hard hit areas.
The news is not good for our area. Governor Reeves declared a state of emergency yesterday.
Local information from the latest WTVA Weather is that the state’s highest precipitation is expected to fall in the Oxford area (Lafayette and Yalobusha counties).
The latest alerts for our area from the National Weather Service have a message directed at Union County. If you have not been paying attention, or, like most people, have been hoping we would be bypassed, it is time to consider the alternative.
NEmiss.News has included several links in this post-the best way to deliver a lot of current information. Look at the headings and click the links for much more detail.
National Weather Service alerts for Union County
Ryan Hall Y’all
This post covers the latest of this event throughut the US. Read down into “The Cold Behind this System” section of this post for critical information for all involved.
“This cold pattern isn’t going anywhere through at least early February. Another Arctic reinforcement is signaled for January 29-31 with an even stronger push around February 2-4. We are locked into a pattern that will keep temperatures 10 to 20 degrees below normal for the next two weeks minimum.”
Ryan Hall Y’all: https://www.ryanhallyall.com/blog/it-s-here-and-it-s-worse-than-we-thought-in-some-places
General information and tips
- Charge Devices: Fully charge phones, power banks, and laptops.
- Keep Gas Tank Full: Avoids ice in the fuel line and ensures transportation for emergencies.
- Stock Supplies: Gather non-perishable food, water (one gallon per person/day), medication, and pet food for at least 3-7 days.
- Protect Pipes: Drip faucets to prevent freezing and open cabinet doors to allow heat to reach pipes.
- Prepare Home: Turn up the heat, close blinds/curtains to retain heat, and ensure you have flashlights ready.
- Pets & Outdoor Animals: Provide shelter for pets and outdoor animals; bring pets inside if possible.
Safety Measures During the Storm
- Avoid Travel: Stay off roads, as ice makes driving extremely dangerous.
- Power Outages: Never use a generator, camp stove, or charcoal grill indoors or in the garage due to carbon monoxide risks.
- Stay Warm: Use extra layers, blankets, and safe alternative heating sources.
- Food Safety: Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed; an unopened fridge keeps food cold for about 4 hours.
- Check on Neighbors: Particularly the elderly and those with functional needs.
Special tips for the kind of weather we seldom have to deal with in the South
https://www.weather.gov/safety/winter-before#:~:text=If%20the%20temperature%20is%20near,Water%20container
