The Missouri Bootheel, Tennessee and Arkansas areas are expected to experience heavy snowstorms that might create significant dangers for the region. The weather forecast indicates up to 5 inches of snow accumulation will reach the region before Wednesday noon, while some areas may receive increased amounts.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Memphis released winter storm warnings and advisories that warn residents about unsafe road conditions and electric power failure possibilities across the affected areas. The snowfall in the expected areas can grow fiercer as it progresses through upcoming nights, creating risky travel conditions and slippery roads for the residents.
The local government emphasizes that people should restrict their travel when possible because roads will become unsafe from combinations of ice and limited visibility. Residents are warned that they might see a significant snowfall amount as temperatures will stay within freezing limits thus turning roads into hazardous conditions.
If you are in the respective areas, your travel should proceed only when you exercise maximum safety measures.
Schools with locations in parts of Missouri and Tennessee, together with businesses, have made the choice to delay their operations while preparing for forthcoming storm conditions. Residents are advised to keep emergency food, water and medical supplies at their disposal. The utility crew teams are consistently available to address possible power blackouts that the heavy snowfall may cause to utility lines.
Emergency crew members prepare warming centres as a precaution against extended power outages.
Cold temperatures will continue through midday Wednesday and possibly the next day as the snowfall diminishes, thus extending ice conditions across the area. High winds during this storm have the potential to generate drifting snow fields, which can complicate snow removal activities.
The local officials maintain constant observation of storm activities and deliver continuous updates during the storm’s progression. The public must obtain weather information through local reports and strictly follow safety precautions.