Get prepared and stay off the roads.
That’s the advice of the National Weather Service (NWS) in Memphis. Parts of the MidSouth are now under an ice storm warning as temperatures are expected to fall Wednesday evening and rain turns to sleet.
The NWS does not predict a winter wonderland, however. Forecasters predict sleet and ice for the area instead of snow. Icy precipitation is expected to last through Friday morning. Then, wind chills are expected in the single digits with highs only predicted to be in the mid-to-low 30s.
“Power outages and tree damage are likely where significant ice accumulations occur,” reads a statement from the Shelby County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency. “Roads and bridges will become very slick and travel will become very dangerous. [Memphis Light, Gas and Water] crews and additional contract crews are ready to respond to any local damage or outages. However, restoration times may be extended due to Covid-19 safety measures.”
