As some parts of the state saw their first overnight freeze of the fall Sunday into Monday, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is warning residents that more winter-like weather is to come – and soon.

MEMA officials said a “significant freeze” is forecasted for Monday night into Tuesday morning. It’s expected to include low temperatures below 28 degrees for several hours in much of the state, per the National Weather Service.

The impact of the freeze, set for sometime Monday night until around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, could include significant damage to unprotected vegetation.

With temperatures dropping below freezing and more cold weather ahead, MEMA is encouraging residents that it’s not too late to winter-proof your home. The agency provided the following tips: • Store a good su

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