![]() ![]() Memphis weather radar: Area under enhanced risk for damaging windows, tornadoes Overnight, the temperature will plummet from the high 60s to the high 20s. The storm system is expected to produce other types of hazardous weather, including flash flooding and strong winds, throughout the day Thursday. Counties in the eastern half of Arkansas, most of Mississippi, and counties in the northeast quadrant of Louisiana are also included in the watch.Īccording to the weather service, the likelihood of tornadic activity is high, around 80%. Issued just before 11 a.m., the watch is in effect until 6 p.m., pending additional updates from the weather service. The National Weather Service in Memphis issued the watch ahead of what is expected to be a line of storms moving east across the Mississippi River by noon. ![]() Sunday will also remain clear and sunny with the high at 69 degrees and the low at 56 degrees, but by Sunday night Memphis will see a chance of showers going into Monday morning, according to NWS Memphis.Watch Video: Millions facing severe weather riskĪ tornado watch is in effect for parts of Tennessee, including Shelby County, meaning weather conditions are favorable for producing tornadoes. The weather should clear by Saturday morning as NWS Memphis predicts clear skies and a slight breeze with the highest temperature at 66 degrees and the lowest at 42 degrees. STORM PREPARATION: How to prepare for severe weather conditions Memphis-area weather radar Memphis weekend forecast Sirmon said people in the Mid-South should start preparing now for the severe storms and tornadoes. NWS recommends residents have a shelter plan and find ways to receive weather updates. Portions of Mississippi and Arkansas are also at a high risk for severe weather. The Memphis area is at high risk, meaning the severe weather could be "long-lived, very widespread and particularly intense," with damaging winds and storms developing Friday afternoon, according the weather service. NWS Memphis also issued a wind advisory beginning at 7 a.m. Temperatures Friday will range from the high at 77 degrees to the low at 56 degrees, according to the weather service. Sirmon said the tornadoes "have high potential" to resemble the tornadoes that ripped through Mississippi March 24 and killed at least 26 people.įrom Friday morning until midnight, Memphis will see thunderstorms, showers and wind gusts blowing between 30- 70 mph, NWS Memphis said. NWS Meteorologist John Sirmon said the Memphis area has not seen a level five risk in "a couple years," and residents should expect all modes of severe weather including large hail, wind gusts "in excess of hurricane force which is greater than 70 mph," and "long-lived, long-tracked violent tornadoes." SEVERE WEATHER: 'Large and destructive tornado' hits near Little Rock tornado emergency in eastern Arkansas: Weather updates ![]() Storms could be capable of producing strong tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail. Saturday, the Mid-South will see the highest risk of severe weather with a high chance for strong storms, according to NWS Memphis. with forecasts of several strong tornadoes, scattered hail up to tennis ball size and high wind gusts.īeginning at 3 p.m. Friday, NWS issued a tornado watch for the Mid-South until 8 p.m. The Memphis area was upgraded from a moderate risk to a high risk for severe weather Friday and will likely see severe storms with the possibility of tornadoes and hail, according to the National Weather Service in Memphis.Īs of 12:30 p.m. The area remains under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. The National Weather Service in Memphis lifted the tornado warning for Shelby County three minutes before 6 p.m., right before it was set to expire.Ī warning means a tornado has been indicated and to seek shelter immediately. Consider becoming a subscriber to help power our ongoing coverage. ![]()
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