Winter storm expected to hit Tennessee on Friday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Officials have issued a state of emergency for Tennessee ahead of an approaching winter storm that is expected to bring sleet, snow and strong winds to the state.
Tennessee’s emergency management office issued the state of emergency Thursday. Weather forecasters say the storm is expected to hit the state Friday, with 4 to 6 inches of snow expected in parts of the state.
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a winter storm warning for Thursday night through Friday night for large portions of the mid-South area, which could see blizzard-like conditions.
Officials are warning motorists of hazardous driving conditions. Forecasters say travel will be difficult, if not impossible, during the storm on Friday.
