Freezing rain and ice is forecast for Brookhaven today
Published 8:04 am Friday, February 12, 2021
- Weather for February 12, 2021.
Light freezing rain, resulting in light icing of bridges and overpasses, is possible over western and northern portions of the ArkLaMiss region this morning, Saturday morning and again Saturday night into Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Arctic air is expected to begin reaching the area this weekend, with the coldest surge of frigid air early next week. This could end up being a long duration of very cold conditions and dangerous wind chill readings.
A significant winter weather event is expected Monday into Monday night. Significant ice and sleet accumulations will result in dangerous travel conditions as well as downed trees and power lines.