Winter Weather Update - January 21, 2022 at 4PM CST

Here is an update concerning the multiple freezes over the next several days.

Changes from Previous Update:

• No Major Changes

Overview:

Freeze and hard freeze warnings are still in effect for tonight.

Freeze and hard freeze watches are still in effect for Saturday night.

WHAT: Multiple nights of freezing temperatures and/or wind chills

WHEN: The coldest temperatures are expected tonight and Saturday night

WHERE: Areas will vary slightly by night, with the coldest temperatures generally across Southwest Mississippi and through the Pearl and Pascagoula drainage areas.

CONFIDENCE: 

We have high confidence in multiple nights of freezing temperatures and wind chills across much of the area, especially Friday and Saturday nights

IMPACTS (Friday night and Saturday night):

• Freezing temperatures can damage citrus and other sensitive agricultural crops.

• Temperatures in the low to mid-20s can cause damage to unprotected pipes

The images HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE highlight the current freeze/hard freeze warnings for tonight and the current freeze/hard freeze watches for tomorrow night, along with the forecast minimum temperatures each night. Also included are graphics indicating the current forecast freeze durations across the area for both tonight and tomorrow night.