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Poplar Bluff, Missouri – A strong signal for above-normal precipitation is emerging across parts of the Mid-South, particularly near the Missouri–Kentucky–Tennessee–Arkansas border region, increasing the risk for impactful weather between Tuesday and Saturday. With colder air also expected to be nearby, the type of precipitation could range from rain to snow or a wintry mix, depending on timing.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, areas near the Missouri Bootheel, western Kentucky, northwest Tennessee, and northeast Arkansas carry a 60–70% probability of above-normal precipitation during the January 20–24 period. At the same time, temperatures are trending toward below normal, increasing the potential for winter weather impacts if colder air is established when systems move through…