Hard Freeze Warning

By Ken South | Meteorologist
Published: January 15, 2009
Updated: January 30, 2009

A Hard Freeze Warning is in effect for central Mississippi from 9pm Thursday night through 9am Saturday morning. Cold arctic air is spreading into the area. Temperatures will struggle to hold in the upper 30s and lower 40s Thursday afternoon before falling below freezing this evening. An extended period of time with temperatures at or below freezing could follow as lows tonight will reach between 18 and 22 degrees. Highs Friday should recover to between 35 and 40 degrees for a few hours. Friday night will be another cold night with lows from 18 to 22 once again. A Hard Freeze Warning means there will be an extended period of time with below freezing tempertures along with low temperatures falling below 20 degrees. These conditions will kill sensitive outdoor vegtation, harm outdoor pets and has the potential to cause exposed water pipes to burst. Check on your elderly friends and family for proper heating sources. Those who have gas heat should make sure carbon monoxide detectors are in good working order. Make sure portable space heaters are in good working order and placed well away from flammable material such as bedding and curtains.