Ice storm warning issued for Mid-South
Residents are asked to be prepared for potential damage and power outages from damaged limbs.
Topic: National Weather Service
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January 2023
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Memphis area under tornado watch until this evening
Erik Proseus, webmaster and forecaster for MemphisWeather.net, said we shouldn’t expect “great, big, monster tornados.”
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December 2022
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Doug McGowen heads first MLGW meeting as severe cold bears down on Memphis
Though dangerously cold wind chills are predicted for the Memphis area, MLGW doesn’t expect widespread power outages. But McGowen is keeping a focus on the local water system.
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Memphis could feel wind chills as low as 15 below Friday
“(It will be) too cold to be outside for long periods of time,” said a NWS meteorologist. “And, in addition to that, we do have our winds that are going to be gusting up to 40 miles per hour.”
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November 2022
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Threat of severe weather, tornadoes closes schools
Rainfall is expected to continue through midnight, possibly into early Wednesday morning, and the National Weather Service said severe storms could produce tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail.
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October 2022
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Mississippi River level in flux, but new record low reported
Drought conditions across much of the country continue to push the Mississippi River lower in Memphis, and weather officials say drier and hotter-than-average conditions will continue in the Southern U.S. this winter.
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Mississippi River hits record low in Memphis
If the Mississippi River near Memphis is below the five-foot marker, the National Weather Service considers the river low. Now, the river is more than 15 feet lower than “low.”
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August 2022
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Memphis faces hottest summer on record
Memphis is experiencing the hottest summer on record so far, and last month was the second hottest July in the city’s history.
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June 2022
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Heat wave strains power supply, customers asked to cut back usage
Amid record-breaking power demand region-wide and triple-digit temperatures, MLGW power outages peaked around 8,400 last week.
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March 2022
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Afternoon winds could get up to 55 mph, severe weather possible
Today’s forecast includes the possibility of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and hail.
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February 2022
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Winter storm to hit parts of Mid-South
The National Weather Service issued a winter ice storm advisory on Wednesday, Feb. 2. It will be in effect until Friday.
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January 2022
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Wintry storm hits Memphis area
Snow flurries began to enter the Mid-South around 5 a.m. Sunday morning, leaving behind about 1.5-2 inches in most areas.
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Memphis area under winter storm watch Saturday and Sunday
The National Weather Service said most data points showed that snow would accumulate along and north of the Tennessee - Mississippi state line.
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Snow what? Chances of wintry weather tonight and tomorrow morning
The National Weather Service says the Mid-South can expect snow for Thursday, Jan. 6.
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What a difference a day makes
Two days into 2022, we’ve experienced both snow and record heat. The Jan. 2 snowfall follows a New Year’s Day high of 79 — the warmest ever recorded in Memphis in January. Meanwhile, some MLGW customers remain without power.
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August 2021
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Ida darkens New Orleans on path to Memphis
Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana Sunday with approximately 150 mph winds, making it a Category 4. Category 5 hurricanes start at 156 mph. Only four Category 5 hurricanes have made landfall in the U.S.
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May 2021
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Even after 30 years, meteorologist finds weather, well, unpredictable
Many in Memphis have thought the river bluff provides some protection against tornadoes, but is that really the case?
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February 2021
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State of emergency: Memphis braces for 2nd snow storm, vaccines halted
Another winter storm, with the potential of several more inches of snow and ice, prompts a state of emergency, disrupts vaccinations and hampers delivery.
Related stories:
Storms stymie FedEx, airport operations
Weather closes all vaccination centers through Saturday
Suburban schools closed Wednesday due to road conditions
New round of snowfall moving in Tuesday evening; Strickland declares weather emergency
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Roses are red, violets are blue, Valentine’s snow forecast for you
Wind chills could fall as low as -5 Saturday night and Sunday morning. Warming centers are open for those who have no heat or no place to go, and the Office of Emergency Management will provide transportation.
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Bone-chilling cold, ‘significant’ snow and ice headed toward Mid-South
Dangerously low wind chill readings and possibly significant snowfall forecast over next several days.
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August 2020
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Hurricane Laura to bring heavy rainfall, flooding chances to Memphis area
The National Weather Service - Memphis has forecast the Memphis area to receive 2-3 inches of rainfall through Saturday afternoon.
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March 2020
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Severe weather possible this afternoon, evening
Damaging winds and hail will be the primary severe weather threats for the Memphis area. But heavy rainfall and isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
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National Weather Service: Severe weather coming
Looks like we're in for lots of rain today, with possible high winds and hail.
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January 2020
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Saturday storms take down trees, power throughout Memphis area
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division representatives say they hope to have all power restored by the end of Monday after storms Saturday knocked out power for many across the city and county.
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NWS: Damaging winds, possible tornadoes to hit Mid-South
Meteorologists have issued a wind advisory and flash flood watch for the Memphis Metro Area.
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