WEST MEMPHIS, Arkansas – The impacts of the winter storm are being felt throughout the region. Snow-covered roads and icy bridges make travel extremely dangerous.

The I-40 bridge, one of the most critical routes in the region, has been a source of concern for some, but snow plow crews are doing their best to keep it clear.

However, there are still disruptions for thousands of travelers, including a Blytheville family trying to escape the weather.

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Earlier in the day, Ray Lawrence spoke to WREG and said he was trying to bring his family to Tampa, Florida.

But as you can imagine, the snowy and slippery roads make the journey challenging.

“Well, they canceled our flight. It was supposed to be at 7 a.m. this morning, but now it’s scheduled for 2 p.m.,” Lawrence said. “This trip was planned two months ago. We didn’t know all this was going to happen, but we’re just taking our time getting to the airport.”

It is currently unknown whether the Lawrence family’s flight departed on time.

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