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Central Mississippi prepares for early arctic blast

Record cold air set to invade Monday night into Tuesday

Adam McWilliams
Central Mississippi prepares for early arctic blast

Record cold air set to invade Monday night into Tuesday

...REALIZING THE TEMPS ARE DROPPING AND THEY NEED TO HURRY UP AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE 3 P'S: PEOPLE, PETS AND PIPES! THEY WERE ALREADY RUNNING SHORT OF SUPPLIES ON DISPLAY AT THE CLINTON HOME DEPOT. RAY WILLIAMS/HOME DEPOT- DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR: RIGHT NOW WE ARE GOING THROUGH SOME PIPE INSULATION A LOT OF PEOPLE COMING IN RIGHT NOW./ RAY WILLIAMS SAYS THE STORE HAS HAD TO HUSTLE TO KEEP MOVING THOSE COLD WEATHER SUPPLIES ONTO SHELVES. THERE ARE HARD, SOFT AND COVERS FOR OUTDOOR FAUCETS AND HOST OF PIPE INSULATION. WILLIAMS SAYS ..ANY PIPE EXPOSED TO SUB FREEZING TEMPS IS AT RISK. RAY WILLIAMS/HOME DEPOT-DEPT. SUPERVISOR: PIPES LIKE CARBON PIPE, PVC PIPE, CVCP PIPE ..THINGS THAT ARE HIGH OFF THE GROUND. YOU HAVE TO MAKE SURE YOU WRAP THEM BECAUSE THEY WILL BUST . THEN YOU WILL HAVE MORE PROBLEMS ON YOUR HANDS THAN A LITTLE LEAK. BRENT HUFFMAN/DRAIN DOCTORS- PLUMBER: OUTSIDE FAUCETS AND PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HOUSE BUSTING ..THEY ARE NOT COVERED AND PEOPLE FORGET...OH I FORGOT TO DO IT. BRENT HUFFMAN IS A PLUMBER WITH DRAIN DOCTORS WHO SAYS HIS BUSY WORK PACE IS NOW ABOUT TO INCREASE AS THE TEMPERATURES DROP. HE SAYS IF A HOMEOWNER CAN GET TO THE HARDWARE STORE TO GET COLD WEATHER SUPPLIES, THERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR OUTDOOR FAUCETS AND PIPES. BRENT HUFFMAN/DRAIN DOCTORS- PLUMBERS: YOU CAN USE TOWELS, RAGS, NEWSPAPERS AND DUCT TAPE ANYTHING TO PUT A LAYER OVER IT.MOST OF YOUR INSULATIONS IS GOING TO KEEP IT ABOUT TEN DEGREES DIFFERENCE. SO IF YOU PUT ONE LAYER AND IT'S 19 DEGREES, WELL THEN THE PIPE WILL BE 29 DEGREES. BRENT SAYS LEAVE THAT FAUCET WITH A STREAM AT LEAST AS THICK AS A PENCIL...OPEN YOUR CABINET DOORS SO THE WARM AIR CAN CIRCULATE AROUND THOSE PIPES. LIVE IN CLINTON SCOTT SIMMONS 16 WAPT NEWS. FOR THE LATEST ON THE WEATHER AND THE ARTIC COLD
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Central Mississippi prepares for early arctic blast

Record cold air set to invade Monday night into Tuesday

Adam McWilliams
Dangerous arctic air is moving into Mississippi, according to 16 WAPT meteorologists.16 WAPT meteorologists say a strong arctic cold front will push into the region bringing rain Monday evening, followed by cold arctic air Monday night into Tuesday. The rain could end as a little light sleet overnight Monday, but no accumulation is expected on roads or bridges. Strong north winds will make temperatures near 30 feel more like the lower teens Tuesday morning, and those winds will keep the feels-like temperatures in the 20s for much of Tuesday. The city of Jackson is advising residents to take precautions before the extreme cold weather sets in. City officials say the cold weather will have an effect on the city's water distribution system and may result in higher than normal water main failures. If residents experience low water pressure or see any water main failures, they are asked to call the city's 311 action line.The city also says taking these steps will help minimize damage to water pipes during freezing temperatures:Wrap any exposed pipes with insulation to help protect them from freezing weather.Keep garage doors closed, especially if there are water supply lines in the garage.Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around plumbing, especially if your sinks are on the exterior walls of your home.Let cold water drip from any faucet served by exposed pipes.Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature during the day and night.
JACKSON, Miss. —

Dangerous arctic air is moving into Mississippi, according to 16 WAPT meteorologists.

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16 WAPT meteorologists say a strong arctic cold front will push into the region bringing rain Monday evening, followed by cold arctic air Monday night into Tuesday. The rain could end as a little light sleet overnight Monday, but no accumulation is expected on roads or bridges.

Strong north winds will make temperatures near 30 feel more like the lower teens Tuesday morning, and those winds will keep the feels-like temperatures in the 20s for much of Tuesday.

The city of Jackson is advising residents to take precautions before the extreme cold weather sets in. City officials say the cold weather will have an effect on the city's water distribution system and may result in higher than normal water main failures. If residents experience low water pressure or see any water main failures, they are asked to call the city's 311 action line.

The city also says taking these steps will help minimize damage to water pipes during freezing temperatures:

  • Wrap any exposed pipes with insulation to help protect them from freezing weather.
  • Keep garage doors closed, especially if there are water supply lines in the garage.
  • Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around plumbing, especially if your sinks are on the exterior walls of your home.
  • Let cold water drip from any faucet served by exposed pipes.
  • Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature during the day and night.