• Cold Weather Advisory for Choctaw, MS - Click for Details
    ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST THURSDAY...
    Effective: February 19, 2025 @ 6:00pm
    Expires: February 20, 2025 @ 12:00pm
    WHAT
    Wind chills as low as 3 above expected.
    WHERE
    Portions of northeast Louisiana and central and south Mississippi.
    WHEN
    From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Thursday.
    IMPACTS
    Very cold conditions and low wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
    Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
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Central Electric Outage Report

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