Memphis braces for severe cold
Sleet falling outside the National Weather Service of Memphis office Tuesday afternoon is an indication of the weather expected later this week; a light dusting of snow isn’t out of the question.
Keely Brewer
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Keely Brewer is a Report for America corps member covering environmental impacts on communities of color in Memphis. She is working in partnership with the Ag & Water Desk, a sustainable reporting network aimed at telling water and agriculture stories across the Mississippi River Basin.
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Metro Snow, wind and freezing temps: Stormy weather is on the way
The National Weather Service says record-breaking cold is likely over the next week — as is snow.
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City of Memphis Memphis gears up for coming winter storm
“This is not a time to panic,” said Memphis Light, Gas and Water president and CEO Doug McGowen. “It’s a time to prepare.”
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Shelby County Shelby County sees up to 6 inches of snow
The heaviest snowfall landed just east of Germantown.
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MetroMemphis and Shelby County mayors declare state of emergency
The declarations from Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Memphis Mayor Paul Young are necessary to access state and federal disaster assistance.
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City of Memphis MLGW, TVA ask customers to conserve energy
MLGW and the TVA are asking customers to voluntarily reduce energy uses immediately to avoid brownouts and blackouts.
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Shelby County Two weather-related deaths suspected in Shelby County
“I ask you to check on your family, friends, neighbors, and, of course, any pets. If you know someone that needs assistance, get them assistance,” said Greg Waymon of the city’s Office of Emergency Management.
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Metro TVA power demand could hit record high by Wednesday, affecting Memphis
The last time MLGW’s power supplier TVA experienced record power demand, Memphis had its first rolling blackouts.
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City of Memphis Power demand nears record as another cold snap is on the way
Mid-morning Tuesday, TVA’s demand hit 31,000 megawatts, inching closer to the 2022 record that warranted the need for mandatory rolling blackouts. But as of Tuesday night, MLGW CEO Doug McGowen said no blackouts are planned.
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City of Memphis MLGW lifts energy conservation alert
MLGW’s president and CEO said his focus is now on the impacts that extended periods of cold weather can have on the area’s water system.
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Metro TVA hits record power demand
The Tennessee Valley Authority supplied more electricity Wednesday morning than at any other point in its history.
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Metro City urges people to stay off roads
Memphis Public Works Director Robert Knecht said people should stay off the roads because ice accumulation will make it difficult for the city to continue clearing streets Thursday.
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Metro MLGW asks customers to conserve water
After more than three days of freezing conditions across the Mid-South, MLGW’s concern is shifting from power outages to water issues as mains break and low pressure becomes a predominant issue.
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Shelby CountyPrecautionary boil-water advisory issued for parts of Shelby County
MLGW has recently added an online tool for customers to check and see if their neighborhood is at risk of contamination and under the boil-water advisory. Read this article for the link.
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Metro Why some Memphians have no — or low — water pressure
Water pressure has continued to drop Friday, Jan. 19, for some Memphis Light, Gas and Water customers.
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Shelby County MLGW issues boil-water advisory for all customers
“We will be working on this for the next few days,” MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen said.
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Metro Refreeze keeps roads hazardous into weekend
The City of Memphis is using all of its available resources to improve road conditions, but low temperatures are hindering those efforts.
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Shelby CountyBetween wind and water: How the Health Department could help the environment
The Shelby County Health Department is charged with protecting and promoting environmental health, but advocates say the agency is not doing enough to keep the area’s air and water safe.
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Metro Rainy weather plus frozen ground creates potential flood risk
“Normally, we can handle 3 to 5 inches of rain for several days, but the ground is almost frozen in a lot of places,” forecaster Caitlin Dirkes said.
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Eight winter weather-related deaths reported in Shelby County
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City of Memphis Water conservation order ends for MLGW customers
The conservation order ended Monday, but the area’s boil-water advisory is still in effect.
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City of Memphis MLGW expected to send water samples to state Tuesday
Until the state approves the test’s results, the area’s boil-water advisory remains in effect.
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Shelby County Boil-water advisory ends for MLGW customers
MLGW’s water samples have come back clear.
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City of MemphisWater is Memphis’ new weather problem. What can be done to fix it?
Three years ago, Memphis Light, Gas and Water issued its first boil-water advisory for the area. Since then, it’s issued four more.
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MetroMemphis housing doesn’t help when it comes to extreme temps
“A lot of our residents just don’t have enough money to make regular repairs or regular upgrades to their homes, especially if they are living in one of those older homes,” said Ashley Cash, the city’s housing director.
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City of MemphisMemphis avoided major power outages during a recent winter storm. How?
Even though it was colder for longer, Memphis got a welcome surprise this past storm: The power mostly stayed on.
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