Haywood Co. Emergency Management Agency

01/29/2026

The latest from the US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee
Bottom Line Up Front: An Arctic cold front will pass through the Mid-South late tonight, returning bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills through Sunday.

What Has Changed: An Extreme Cold Warning and Cold Weather Advisory will go into effect at 9 PM tomorrow (Friday).

Tonight, Thursday 1/29:
-A weak cold front will traverse the region late tonight. A few flurries and light freezing drizzle may occur early tomorrow morning, but no impacts from this precipitation are expected.
-Any melted precipitation will re-freeze at night as temperatures drop below freezing.

Tomorrow, Friday 1/30:
-Cold air will continue to sink and encompass the entire Mid-South.
-Extreme Cold Warning/Cold Weather Advisory will go into effect at 9 PM. The Extreme Cold Warning will expire at 9 AM Saturday.

Saturday 1/31:
-The area previously under an Extreme Cold Warning will transition to a Cold Weather Advisory.
-The areawide Cold Weather Advisory will continue through 12 PM/ Noon Sunday.

Confidence: High(5/5) for cold weather conditions across the Mid-South

01/28/2026

Thank You to Our Local Community Partners

Haywood County EMA and the EMA Support Unit would like to sincerely thank Earbie and Christy Williams, owners of Backyard Bar-Be-Cue in Brownsville, for their generosity during the recent winter weather. They took care of several of our volunteers and staff, and we even shared food with another first responder who was working through the conditions.

We are incredibly grateful for the support our local businesses show us during times like this. We would also like to thank our local Walmart for donating a gift card to help meet needs during the winter weather.

If you visit either of these businesses, please take a moment to thank them for supporting first responders and our community during this and other severe weather events.

01/22/2026

Heather Smith

01/22/2026

Included in this message is the latest weather updates from the US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee as well as the current warning that goes in effect tomorrow night at 6pm.

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 6 and 9 inches and ice accumulations less
than one quarter of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, Southeast Missouri, and West
Tennessee.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 PM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Included in this warning are the following areas: Cross-Crittenden-St. Francis-Lee AR-Phillips-DeSoto-Tunica- Coahoma-Gibson-Carroll-Benton TN-Tipton-Haywood-Crockett-Madison-
Shelby-Fayette-

Including the cities of Collierville, Marianna, Alamo,
Millington, Humboldt, Helena-West Helena, Tunica, Milan, Oakland,
Southaven, Olive Branch, Camden, Brownsville, Jackson, Bartlett,
Wynne, Memphis, West Memphis, Germantown, Covington, Clarksdale,
Somerville, Forrest City, and Huntingdon
Issued at 1136 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026

01/21/2026

The latest weather update from US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee as of 6 a.m. We will be on another weather briefing at 11 a.m. and we will update as soon as that comes out as well.

01/20/2026

The latest weather update from the US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee as of 11 a.m. We are continuing to follow this weather and will continue to update. Heather Smith

12/23/2025

We would like to wish our community a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May you all enjoy the joyous times with your family and friends during this holiday season.

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from our families to yours. May you all have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend.

11/24/2025

TODAY is the deadline to get those entries in for this year's Christmas Parade!!! Let's make this a great parade and honor to outstanding individuals in our community. Contact the office if you have more questions. If you would like to fill out a physical parade entry form stop by the office located at 1 North Washington Avenue. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at 731-779-3454.

Saturday, December 6, 6 pm Presented by B-HC Emergency Management Support Unit Contact: [email protected] DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: Friday, November 24, 2025 No Rain Date: In the event of inclement weather, participants are encouraged to participate in the Stanton Parade the following Saturday afte...

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication. Their commitment to protecting our freedoms and ensuring the safety of others embodies the very spirit of service that inspires us in emergency management each day.

To all Veterans—past and present—thank you for your strength, your resilience, and your enduring devotion to our country. Your legacy of service reminds us that true heroism lives in those who stand ready to serve others in times of need.

From all of us at the Haywood County Emergency Management Agency, we extend our deepest gratitude and respect. We are proud to serve a community strengthened by the example and sacrifice of its Veterans.

Thank you for your service. We honor you today and every day.

10/30/2025

For those needing to get their Hunter’s Education class in.

10/28/2025

We would like to thank all of our fellow first responders for all that do!