Active AlertsHattiesburg, MS

What: Very cold wind chills below 20 degrees are expected.
Where: Portions of northeast Louisiana and south central, southeast, and southwest Mississippi.
When: Until 9 AM CST this morning.
Impacts: Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.