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Extreme Cold Warning 2, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this extreme cold warning at Jan 29, 2026, 11:11 AM CST for 9 parishes in Louisiana; 47 counties in Mississippi; Ashley County, Chicot County, Arkansas. It took effect at Jan 30, 2026, 11:00 PM CST. It was in force for 19 hr. 17 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 29, 2026, 11:11 AM CST (17:11 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 30, 2026, 11:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Jan 31, 2026, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 19 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
All 58 counties
Ashley County, AR, Chicot County, AR, Catahoula Parish, LA, Concordia Parish, LA, East Carroll Parish, LA, Franklin Parish, LA, Madison Parish, LA, Morehouse Parish, LA, Richland Parish, LA, Tensas Parish, LA, West Carroll Parish, LA, Adams County, MS, Attala County, MS, Bolivar County, MS, Carroll County, MS, Choctaw County, MS, Claiborne County, MS, Clarke County, MS, Clay County, MS, Copiah County, MS, Covington County, MS, Forrest County, MS, Franklin County, MS, Grenada County, MS, Hinds County, MS, Holmes County, MS, Humphreys County, MS, Issaquena County, MS, Jasper County, MS, Jefferson County, MS, Jefferson Davis County, MS, Jones County, MS, Kemper County, MS, Lamar County, MS, Lauderdale County, MS, Lawrence County, MS, Leake County, MS, Leflore County, MS, Lincoln County, MS, Lowndes County, MS, Madison County, MS, Marion County, MS, Montgomery County, MS, Neshoba County, MS, Newton County, MS, Noxubee County, MS, Oktibbeha County, MS, Rankin County, MS, Scott County, MS, Sharkey County, MS, Simpson County, MS, Smith County, MS, Sunflower County, MS, Warren County, MS, Washington County, MS, Webster County, MS, Winston County, MS, Yazoo County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 6:51 AM CST | SNOW 0 | Choctaw, MS | The snow appears to be falling then blowing off surfaces with very little accumulation. |
| Jan 31, 8:20 AM CST | SNOW 0 | 1 N Sondheimer, LA | Light snow. Video posted on social media. |
| Jan 31, 8:30 AM CST | SNOW 0.2 | Tallulah, LA | Numerous reports and videos of light snow accumulating around Tallulah. Snowfall amounts were estimated around a tenth to two tenths of an inch. |
| Jan 31, 8:44 AM CST | SNOW 0 | 1 Se Lake Providence, LA | Light snow. |
| Jan 31, 8:50 AM CST | SNOW 0 | 1 Ese Vidalia, LA | Light snow in Vidalia. |
| Jan 31, 9:00 AM CST | SNOW 0 | 1 Wnw Natchez, MS | Snow flurries fell around Natchez. |
| Jan 31, 9:13 AM CST | SNOW 0 | Oak Ridge, LA | Light snow. |
| Jan 31, 9:15 AM CST | SNOW 0 | Mound, LA | Light snow. |
| Jan 31, 9:45 AM CST | SNOW 0 | Saint Joseph, LA | Light snow. |
| Jan 31, 10:00 AM CST | SNOW 0 | 1 N Fitler, MS | Flurries in Fitler. |
| Jan 31, 10:00 AM CST | SNOW 0 | 1 W Yazoo City, MS | Flurries in Yazoo City. |
| Jan 31, 10:04 AM CST | SNOW 0 | 1 E Vicksburg, MS | Light snow reported across the city. |
| Jan 31, 10:05 AM CST | SNOW 0 | Edwards, MS | Flurries in Edwards. |
| Jan 31, 10:07 AM CST | SNOW 0 | Bovina, MS | Flurries in Bovina. |
| Jan 31, 10:15 AM CST | SNOW 0 | 1 W Eagle Lake, LA | Light snow near Eagle Lake. Video post on social media. |
| Jan 31, 10:19 AM CST | SNOW 0 | Rolling Fork, MS | Flurries reported. |
| Jan 31, 10:20 AM CST | SNOW 0 | Valley Park, MS | Light snow in Valley Park. Video posted on social media. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 5.2 hours before the alert went out and 24 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1580 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 49 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -9 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 120 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
808 WWUS74 KJAN 291711 NPWJAN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson MS 1111 AM CST Thu Jan 29 2026 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074- 300115- /O.UPG.KJAN.EC.A.0002.260131T0900Z-260201T0000Z/ /O.NEW.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 North Carrollton, Rolling Fork, Crossett, Meadville, Natchez, West Ferriday, Belzoni, Monticello, Bassfield, Columbia, Purvis, Mount Olive, Vicksburg, Vaiden, Greenville, Mendenhall, West Crossett, Philadelphia, Stonewall, Madison, Greenwood, Vidalia, Oak Grove, Brooksville, Lake Providence, Jonesville, Jackson, St. Joseph, Columbus, Bude, Prentiss, Bastrop, Dermott, Shubuta, Hamburg, De Kalb, Pearl River, Magee, Heidelberg, Conehatta, Union, Newellton, Tallulah, Winona, Pearl, Roxie, New Hebron, Ruleville, West Hattiesburg, Carthage, Macon, Port Gibson, Durant, Epps, Lexington, Bay Springs, Isola, Richland, Raleigh, Collins, Meridian, Taylorsville, Grenada, West Point, Hazlehurst, Laurel, Hattiesburg, Ridgeland, Anguilla, Delhi, Weir, Ferriday, Eudora, Canton, Kosciusko, Goodman, Harrisonburg, Indianola, Tchula, Eupora, Mathiston, Lake Village, North Crossett, Decatur, Winnsboro, Forest, Brandon, Pickens, Quitman, Yazoo City, Cleveland, Brookhaven, Scooba, Rayville, Fayette, Wesson, Ackerman, Newton, Morton, Starkville, Mayersville, Carrollton, Lumberton, Louisville, Waterproof, and Crystal Springs 1111 AM CST Thu Jan 29 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills from as low as -2 degrees north to as low as 5 degrees above in the south are possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Mississippi. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusty winds of 30 to 40 mph will result in even lower wind chills at times. 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. && $$ SW
8 follow-up statements
530 WWUS74 KJAN 291949 NPWJAN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson MS 149 PM CST Thu Jan 29 2026 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074- 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. && $$ 22
593 WWUS74 KJAN 300332 NPWJAN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson MS 932 PM CST Thu Jan 29 2026 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074- 301200- /O.CON.KJAN.EC.W.0002.260131T0900Z-260201T0000Z/ /O.CON.KJAN.CW.Y.0001.260201T0000Z-260201T1600Z/ 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 Bastrop, Cleveland, Pickens, New Hebron, Greenville, Meadville, Newton, North Crossett, Taylorsville, Winnsboro, Harrisonburg, West Point, Weir, West Ferriday, Richland, Crossett, Lake Providence, Forest, Delhi, Eudora, Indianola, Purvis, Collins, Durant, Mount Olive, Louisville, Fayette, Pearl River, Conehatta, Roxie, Winona, Dermott, Kosciusko, Jonesville, North Carrollton, Mathiston, Rayville, Union, Quitman, Bassfield, Ackerman, Carrollton, Vidalia, Ridgeland, De Kalb, Yazoo City, Philadelphia, Bude, St. Joseph, Decatur, Oak Grove, Goodman, Laurel, Hamburg, Crystal Springs, Brooksville, Epps, Rolling Fork, Canton, Macon, Jackson, West Hattiesburg, Columbus, Raleigh, Stonewall, Belzoni, Pearl, Waterproof, Shubuta, Monticello, Newellton, Columbia, Ferriday, Vaiden, Meridian, Mendenhall, West Crossett, Brandon, Hazlehurst, Greenwood, Wesson, Lexington, Eupora, Prentiss, Madison, Tchula, Scooba, Bay Springs, Morton, Tallulah, Mayersville, Lake Village, Starkville, Isola, Vicksburg, Anguilla, Port Gibson, Hattiesburg, Lumberton, Carthage, Grenada, Magee, Natchez, Ruleville, Heidelberg, and Brookhaven 932 PM CST Thu Jan 29 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 10 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero are expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 degrees above zero are 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...An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.Very cold wind chills can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. 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. && $$ NF
988 WWUS74 KJAN 301043 NPWJAN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson MS 443 AM CST Fri Jan 30 2026 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074- 301900- /O.EXT.KJAN.EC.W.0002.260131T0500Z-260201T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KJAN.CW.Y.0001.260201T0000Z-260201T1800Z/ 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 Brandon, Bassfield, Carrollton, Brookhaven, Union, Meadville, Mendenhall, Bude, West Hattiesburg, Lumberton, Bastrop, Bay Springs, West Point, Madison, Delhi, Roxie, Tchula, Dermott, Cleveland, Newton, Durant, Mayersville, Newellton, Hazlehurst, Winnsboro, Louisville, West Crossett, Kosciusko, Ridgeland, Stonewall, Brooksville, Weir, Heidelberg, Jackson, Belzoni, Magee, Indianola, Laurel, Pickens, Forest, Tallulah, Canton, Purvis, Lexington, Starkville, Port Gibson, Conehatta, Meridian, Anguilla, Vicksburg, Crossett, Carthage, Quitman, Rolling Fork, Prentiss, North Crossett, Morton, Pearl River, Monticello, Waterproof, North Carrollton, Goodman, Grenada, Eudora, Scooba, Fayette, Macon, Hamburg, Richland, Harrisonburg, Taylorsville, Eupora, Shubuta, Mathiston, Jonesville, Philadelphia, Greenwood, Lake Village, De Kalb, Natchez, Columbus, Rayville, Wesson, Isola, Crystal Springs, Decatur, Columbia, Epps, New Hebron, Ackerman, Yazoo City, Lake Providence, Winona, Mount Olive, Ruleville, St. Joseph, West Ferriday, Greenville, Collins, Oak Grove, Pearl, Ferriday, Raleigh, Vidalia, Vaiden, and Hattiesburg 443 AM CST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 0 degrees are expected, with subfreezing wind chills as low as 2 degrees below zero possible. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 degrees above zero are expected. Lows will be around 15 degrees tonight and between 10 to 15 degrees Saturday night. * 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 11 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Very cold wind chills and temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia, especially with prolonged exposure and if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures and wind chills. Extensive power outages and snow and ice cover persist from previous ice storm. This dangerous cold will only exacerbate the impacts felt in those affected areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusty winds of 30 to 40 mph will result in even lower wind chills at times tonight and Saturday. This could complicate remaining power restoration efforts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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. && $$ DC
646 WWUS74 KJAN 301853 NPWJAN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson MS 1253 PM CST Fri Jan 30 2026 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074- 310300- /O.CON.KJAN.EC.W.0002.260131T0500Z-260201T0000Z/ /O.CON.KJAN.CW.Y.0001.260201T0000Z-260201T1800Z/ 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 Brandon, Oak Grove, West Ferriday, Bassfield, Eudora, Stonewall, Durant, Kosciusko, Winona, North Carrollton, Jonesville, Yazoo City, Jackson, Brookhaven, Roxie, Morton, Wesson, Waterproof, Eupora, Shubuta, Winnsboro, Brooksville, Delhi, Raleigh, St. Joseph, Belzoni, Ackerman, Cleveland, Rolling Fork, Pearl River, Hazlehurst, De Kalb, Decatur, Forest, Vicksburg, Hattiesburg, Lumberton, Ruleville, Greenwood, Laurel, Mount Olive, Scooba, Lexington, Epps, Richland, West Point, Newellton, Columbus, Philadelphia, Louisville, Carrollton, Dermott, Carthage, Meridian, Vaiden, Magee, Mendenhall, Pearl, Canton, Bay Springs, Bude, Quitman, Anguilla, Port Gibson, Conehatta, Natchez, Newton, West Hattiesburg, Mayersville, Ferriday, Purvis, Hamburg, Macon, Indianola, Harrisonburg, Grenada, Union, Monticello, Greenville, North Crossett, Prentiss, Isola, Weir, Tchula, Columbia, West Crossett, New Hebron, Lake Providence, Mathiston, Crystal Springs, Fayette, Rayville, Vidalia, Heidelberg, Crossett, Bastrop, Collins, Lake Village, Ridgeland, Tallulah, Goodman, Meadville, Taylorsville, Madison, Pickens, and Starkville 1253 PM CST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 0 degrees are expected, with subfreezing wind chills as low as 2 degrees below zero possible. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 degrees above zero are expected. Lows will be around 15 degrees tonight and between 10 to 15 degrees Saturday night. * 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 11 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Very cold wind chills and temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia, especially with prolonged exposure and if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures and wind chills. Extensive power outages and snow and ice cover persist from previous ice storm. This dangerous cold will only exacerbate the impacts felt in those affected areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusty winds of 30 to 40 mph will result in even lower wind chills at times tonight and Saturday. This could complicate remaining power restoration efforts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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. && $$ SW
051 WWUS74 KJAN 310224 NPWJAN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson MS 824 PM CST Fri Jan 30 2026 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074- 311200- /O.CON.KJAN.EC.W.0002.260131T0500Z-260201T0000Z/ /O.CON.KJAN.CW.Y.0001.260201T0000Z-260201T1800Z/ 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 Roxie, Oak Grove, Quitman, Carthage, Yazoo City, Philadelphia, Grenada, Monticello, Mathiston, Conehatta, Vaiden, Brooksville, Delhi, North Crossett, Bastrop, Goodman, Newton, Tallulah, Ruleville, Lumberton, Indianola, Shubuta, Madison, Tchula, Waterproof, Natchez, Prentiss, New Hebron, Stonewall, Mayersville, Macon, Lake Village, Dermott, Anguilla, Rayville, West Hattiesburg, Hazlehurst, Meadville, Lexington, Columbia, Greenville, Crystal Springs, Epps, Louisville, Port Gibson, Pearl River, Newellton, Decatur, Rolling Fork, Vidalia, St. Joseph, Greenwood, Purvis, Pearl, West Point, Ferriday, Bay Springs, Carrollton, Columbus, Forest, Hattiesburg, Cleveland, Winona, Bassfield, Durant, Jonesville, Ackerman, Winnsboro, Scooba, Isola, Meridian, Kosciusko, Fayette, Belzoni, Morton, Eupora, North Carrollton, Ridgeland, Richland, Canton, Mount Olive, Heidelberg, Lake Providence, Taylorsville, Pickens, West Ferriday, Magee, Vicksburg, Bude, Collins, Brookhaven, De Kalb, Hamburg, Union, Eudora, Crossett, Wesson, Raleigh, West Crossett, Harrisonburg, Starkville, Mendenhall, Brandon, Weir, Laurel, and Jackson 824 PM CST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 0 degrees are expected, with subfreezing wind chills as low as 2 degrees below zero possible. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 degrees above zero are expected. Lows will be around 15 degrees tonight and between 10 to 15 degrees Saturday night. * 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, until 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Very cold wind chills and temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia, especially with prolonged exposure and if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures and wind chills. Extensive power outages and snow and ice cover persist from previous ice storm. This dangerous cold will only exacerbate the impacts felt in those affected areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusty winds of 30 to 40 mph will result in even lower wind chills at times tonight and Saturday. This could complicate remaining power restoration efforts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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. && $$ 22
133 WWUS74 KJAN 310950 NPWJAN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson MS 350 AM CST Sat Jan 31 2026 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074- 311800- /O.CON.KJAN.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260201T0000Z/ /O.CON.KJAN.CW.Y.0001.260201T0000Z-260201T1800Z/ 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 Wesson, Union, Delhi, Brandon, Taylorsville, Pearl, Columbia, Pearl River, Belzoni, Starkville, Decatur, St. Joseph, Newton, Oak Grove, Monticello, Pickens, Richland, Isola, Scooba, Lexington, Indianola, Lake Providence, Carrollton, Hazlehurst, Rayville, Greenville, Magee, Bastrop, Kosciusko, Mayersville, Tchula, De Kalb, Forest, Winona, Prentiss, Winnsboro, Crossett, Epps, Bay Springs, Conehatta, North Carrollton, Eupora, Quitman, Yazoo City, Crystal Springs, Columbus, Waterproof, Ridgeland, Goodman, Newellton, West Crossett, Natchez, Weir, Lake Village, Hamburg, Anguilla, Grenada, West Hattiesburg, Vicksburg, Stonewall, Jonesville, Rolling Fork, Mathiston, Harrisonburg, Port Gibson, Jackson, Meadville, Roxie, Vaiden, Ruleville, Carthage, Vidalia, West Ferriday, North Crossett, Brooksville, Eudora, Greenwood, Bude, Lumberton, Bassfield, Tallulah, West Point, Madison, Cleveland, Shubuta, Morton, Philadelphia, Canton, Collins, New Hebron, Hattiesburg, Mendenhall, Fayette, Dermott, Raleigh, Purvis, Mount Olive, Louisville, Brookhaven, Durant, Meridian, Heidelberg, Macon, Ferriday, Ackerman, and Laurel 350 AM CST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 degrees are expected, with subfreezing wind chills as low as 2 degrees below zero possible. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 degrees are expected. Lows will be around 15 degrees this morning and between 10 to 15 degrees Saturday night. * 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, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Very cold wind chills and temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia, especially with prolonged exposure and if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures and wind chills. Extensive power outages and snow and ice cover persist from previous ice storm. This dangerous cold will only exacerbate the impacts felt in those affected areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusty winds of 30 to 40 mph will result in even lower wind chills at times this morning through today. This could complicate remaining power restoration efforts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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. && $$ DC
794 WWUS74 KJAN 311719 NPWJAN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson MS 1119 AM CST Sat Jan 31 2026 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074- 010000- /O.CON.KJAN.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260201T0000Z/ /O.CON.KJAN.CW.Y.0001.260201T0000Z-260201T1800Z/ 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 Epps, Vicksburg, New Hebron, Harrisonburg, Carthage, Tchula, Durant, West Hattiesburg, Rolling Fork, Canton, Ferriday, Greenville, Hamburg, Natchez, Richland, Pearl, Rayville, Roxie, Jonesville, Indianola, Lexington, Bude, Meridian, Quitman, Eupora, Waterproof, Philadelphia, Heidelberg, Oak Grove, Collins, Starkville, Shubuta, Kosciusko, Purvis, Monticello, West Ferriday, Brandon, Newellton, St. Joseph, Pearl River, Scooba, Conehatta, Louisville, Cleveland, Taylorsville, Forest, Belzoni, Goodman, Jackson, Raleigh, Bastrop, Ruleville, Macon, De Kalb, Mount Olive, Tallulah, West Point, Pickens, Winona, Decatur, Yazoo City, Fayette, Isola, Ridgeland, Brookhaven, Vidalia, Laurel, Eudora, Newton, Mathiston, Magee, Columbus, Brooksville, Lumberton, Delhi, Dermott, Vaiden, Mayersville, Madison, Weir, Union, Bassfield, Hazlehurst, North Crossett, Morton, Port Gibson, Ackerman, Hattiesburg, Stonewall, North Carrollton, Winnsboro, Grenada, Crystal Springs, West Crossett, Prentiss, Crossett, Lake Village, Lake Providence, Bay Springs, Anguilla, Meadville, Wesson, Columbia, Greenwood, Carrollton, and Mendenhall 1119 AM CST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 16 this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 degrees are expected. Lows will be in the teens tonight. * 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, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Very cold wind chills and temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia, especially with prolonged exposure and if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures and wind chills. Extensive power outages and snow and ice cover persist from previous ice storm. This dangerous cold will only exacerbate the impacts felt in those affected areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds gusting to around 30 mph will result in even lower wind chills at times today. This could complicate remaining power restoration efforts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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. && $$ 19
848 WWUS74 KJAN 312357 NPWJAN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson MS 557 PM CST Sat Jan 31 2026 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074- 011000- /O.EXP.KJAN.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260201T0000Z/ /O.CON.KJAN.CW.Y.0001.260201T0000Z-260201T1800Z/ 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, Raleigh, Bastrop, Louisville, Eudora, Weir, Newellton, Forest, Newton, Starkville, Delhi, Wesson, Magee, Rayville, West Crossett, Conehatta, West Hattiesburg, Lake Village, Winona, Tchula, Yazoo City, Hattiesburg, Columbia, Mayersville, New Hebron, Union, Grenada, Brookhaven, Jonesville, Port Gibson, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Purvis, Philadelphia, Vicksburg, Vaiden, Ridgeland, Cleveland, Kosciusko, Greenwood, Shubuta, Roxie, Brooksville, North Carrollton, Carrollton, Collins, Durant, Eupora, Morton, Laurel, Lumberton, Canton, Greenville, Natchez, Hazlehurst, Winnsboro, Pearl, Carthage, Heidelberg, Meridian, Belzoni, Crystal Springs, Jackson, Indianola, Fayette, West Ferriday, Bay Springs, West Point, Mendenhall, Bassfield, St. Joseph, Prentiss, Dermott, Epps, Stonewall, Meadville, Richland, Decatur, Brandon, Mount Olive, Monticello, Isola, North Crossett, Rolling Fork, Madison, Ackerman, Taylorsville, Scooba, Pearl River, Quitman, Columbus, De Kalb, Bude, Hamburg, Lake Providence, Ferriday, Waterproof, Macon, Ruleville, Crossett, Mathiston, Tallulah, Anguilla, Pickens, Vidalia, and Goodman 557 PM CST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 6 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...Until noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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. && $$ 22
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this extreme cold warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this extreme cold warning went out at Jan 29, 6:22 AM CST, 4 hours 49 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Dangerously cold temperatures are likely areawide Friday night through Sunday.
- Gusty gradient winds are expected Saturday.
- Colder than normal temperatures will continue into next week.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 29, 6:22 AM CST, 4 hours 49 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
622 AM CST Thu Jan 29 2026
...New AVIATION...
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Dangerously cold temperatures are likely areawide Friday night
through Sunday.
- Gusty gradient winds are expected Saturday.
- Colder than normal temperatures will continue into next week.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 221 AM CST Thu Jan 29 2026
Today through mid next week (Wednesday)...
Today through this weekend: Early this morning surface ridging is
situated over the Gulf, with light to calm surface winds.
Temperatures are falling quickly below freezing into the upper 20s
across the region. Main concern this morning will be potential
for patchy mist (BR) or freezing fog. Overall, the ongoing hazard
graphic looks on track. Low level return flow will help dewpoints
to increase into the mid 30s or so with seasonably cool high
temperatures (45F to 50F in the Delta and Golden Triangle, while
50F to 58F to the south). Some high clouds will stream across the
area today. Another round of patchy mist (BR) or freezing fog
cannot be ruled out again tonight, but confidence is too low to
add any HWO graphic.
Mean longwave trough is parked over a large portion of the nation,
with ridging over the West coast of the CONUS. A shortwave trough
analyzed over the Four Corners will eject towards the Plains and
Southeast in the northwest flow. This will bring increased ascent
as we move into late week, with potential of very light precip
chances. However, confidence has decreased in coverage and should
remain mostly dry. Any precip into Friday evening to early
Saturday morning could be potential for shallow moisture in
subfreezing environment, which would support light convective
snow showers at most. There would be minimal impact if this
occurs.
The aforementioned spoke of shortwave energy is in advance of a
larger more potent gyre of potential vorticity over the Northern
Plains, Great Lakes and Northeast. The western side of this is
progged to intensify and swing southeast late week on Friday, with
an anomalous closed low developing (525DM) in the TN Valley into
the weekend on Saturday. This will drive a continental polar
airmass deep from Canada southward into the CONUS (1045-1048mb)
Friday afternoon into Saturday. This arctic shot of air will bring
dangerous arctic cold Friday night and extending into the
weekend. Temperatures will be nearly 20F to 30F below normal at
times (lows in the teens and subfreezing highs on Saturday). Some
temperature records may be in jeopardy, especially record cool
highs Saturday for areas along and south of Interstate 20. In
addition, hard freeze conditions are likely, beginning late Friday
afternoon persisting through Sunday afternoon, with the
subfreezing temperatures entire area in excess of 24hrs (30 to 40
hrs below). This will cause potential pipe burst concerns as we
warm above freezing. Combined with nearly 8mb pressure gradient
and low-level jet (40-45kts at 850mb and 925mb), gradient winds
remain a concern (20 to 25mph sustained; 35 to 40mph gusts). HWO
graphic for gradient winds remains valid. The gusty winds will
only exacerbate the dangerous wind chills which will fall to
single digits areawide Saturday morning, with sub-zero wind
chills likely in north MS. The Extreme Cold Watch remains on track
areawide, with no major adjustments needed to the HWO graphic.
However, additional adjustments may be needed for any areas where
ice storm response/recovery operations persist into the weekend.
For any areas with continued icy/slick roadways and extended power
outages, ensure to know your safety precautions with generators
and keep warm the best you can this weekend. As the closed low
swings east and aids development of potential East Coast winter
storm, surface high drifts across temperatures will finally
moderate above freezing Sunday afternoon, with a return to a
gradual moderating pattern.
Next week (Monday through Wednesday): As arctic cold pattern shifts
eastward, shortwave ridging will build out of the Plains into the
southeast by Tuesday. Mean northwest flow will gradually shift more
southwesterly flow and moist ascent. Precipitable water (PWs) will
climb to around 1.0 to 1.25 inches. Combined with moist ascent,
some rain chances are on tap at the end of the forecast next
Wednesday. /DC/
&&
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 622 AM CST Thu Jan 29 2026
Ongoing BR/FZFG at GLH, with patchy BR elsewhere through 14Z. VFR
conditions should prevail after any morning fog and stratus thin
and lift. Light southerly winds under 10mph will prevail this
afternoon to evening before turning northerly after midnight
Friday. MVFR ceilings move in at GLH/GWO after 30/06-08Z Friday
and elsewhere after 30/09-10Z Friday. /DC/
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson 55 35 46 17 / 0 10 0 0
Meridian 54 32 49 17 / 0 10 10 0
Vicksburg 53 34 43 18 / 0 10 0 0
Hattiesburg 58 36 55 22 / 0 0 10 0
Natchez 57 35 46 19 / 0 0 0 0
Greenville 47 31 38 16 / 0 10 0 0
Greenwood 51 32 41 15 / 0 10 0 0
&&
.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Extreme Cold Watch from late Friday night through Saturday
afternoon for MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074.
LA...Extreme Cold Watch from late Friday night through Saturday
afternoon for LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026.
AR...Extreme Cold Watch from late Friday night through Saturday
afternoon for ARZ074-075.
&&
DCThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 1:49 PM CST | Cold Weather Advisory | JAN | Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Madison, Morehouse and 3 more | 70 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.