Mid-South Region – Dangerous winter weather is gripping parts of Mississippi, West Tennessee, and western Kentucky this weekend, with ice storm warnings in effect through Sunday evening as freezing rain, sleet, and snow create hazardous conditions.
According to the National Weather Service, significant icing is expected across large portions of North Mississippi and West Tennessee through 6 p.m. CST Sunday, January 25, 2026, with additional snow accumulations up to one inch and ice buildup nearing one inch in some areas. Officials warn that travel may become impossible in hardest-hit locations.
Counties affected in Mississippi and Tennessee include areas surrounding Tupelo, Oxford, Corinth, Clarksdale, Batesville, Grenada, and Columbus, as well as parts of West Tennessee near the Mississippi border. The NWS says the primary concern is heavy ice accumulation on trees and power lines, which could lead to widespread outages and falling debris.
Meanwhile, an Ice Storm Warning also remains in effect across western Kentucky, including Calloway, Christian, Muhlenberg, Todd, and Trigg counties, impacting cities such as Hopkinsville, Murray, and Elkton. Light to moderate snow mixed with sleet is expected through early Sunday evening, creating extremely hazardous road conditions.
The National Weather Service urges residents to avoid all non-essential travel. Those who must drive are advised to carry emergency supplies, leave extra distance between vehicles, and avoid sudden braking or acceleration. Power outages are possible, and residents are encouraged to prepare flashlights, food, water, and backup charging options.
State and local officials continue to monitor conditions as crews prepare for prolonged response efforts across the Mid-South.
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