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Mississippi — Rain taps steadily on rooftops this morning, and streets shine under low gray clouds. It feels calm for now, but the calm won’t last. Meteorologists are warning that a powerful winter system is lining up to impact central Mississippi by the weekend.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Jackson and much of central and northern Mississippi from Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. Forecast guidance points to a dangerous mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow. While exact totals will vary, impacts from ice accumulation are expected to be significant. Bridges and overpasses are likely to freeze first…