Mid-February in Mississippi tends to be more on the mild side but a cold snap brought frigid temperatures, ice and snow which also brought ice roads and other winter weather hazards.
A winter storm came to Choctaw County Valentine's Day and extended into Monday and Tuesday causing shutdown of most servicces and businesses due to dangerous traveling conditions.
Temperatures in Choctaw County are expected to stay cold with the high expected to be 40 degrees Fahrenheit Wednesday with rain, according to the National Weather Service.
The Mississippi Department of Transportation reported difficult driving conditions in the state including Choctaw County and the surrounding areas. According to the MDOT, winter weather conditions are expected to remain in the state all week. For real-time road conditions on Mississippi’s highways and bridges, visit MDOTtraffic.com and follow @MississippiDOT on Facebook and Twitter.
Power amid the storm
4-County Electric Co-Operative had few power outages Sunday and Monday and worked to get all customers back up in a short period of time.
4-County Electric Co-Operative asked any customers to report any power outages by calling 1-800-431-1544 or by using their mobile app.
Members are urged to be patient while waiting for their service to be restored since hazardous road conditions could affect response time.
To save electricity and power usage during the winter storm:
Set thermostats to 68 degrees
Suspend use of electrical appliances (dishwashers, washing machines, clothes dryers, vacuum cleaners, etc.)
Put off tasks at work, if possible, that would demand electricity (power tools, maintenance equipment, etc.)
Turn off televisions and electronic equipment unless they are necessary to conduct business or to ensure your health and safety
Turn off unnecessary lighting, leaving on only enough to move about safely indoors.
