Why Mid-South tornadoes can be more dangerous than those in Tornado Alley
Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama lead the nation in terms of tornado deaths per square mile.
Topic: Memphis weather
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March 2025
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Ready for spring? Outlook favors warm and wet conditions
Spring conditions create a situation in which strong to severe thunderstorms thrive, bringing the threat of torrential rain, high wind, large hail and, in some cases, tornadoes.
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February 2025
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Memphis-area schools close due to winter weather
Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Shelby County’s municipal school districts have canceled classes as some 1-3 inches of snow and sleet are forecasted for Memphis overnight.
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January 2025
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This weekend’s weather: Arctic cold relents after unusual snowfall
The snowstorm Memphis experienced earlier this month was fairly unusual. But to see an equal amount of snow in southern Louisiana? Now that is rare.
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Flurries dust Memphis area but won’t stick around
Despite a light snowfall hitting the Memphis area early Sunday morning, MemphisWeather.net says it’s just a “reminder of how cold it is” as a week of frigid temps begins.
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Another Arctic blast on horizon for Memphis area
The Mid-South should prepare for a chilly MLK Day holiday, with polar air that will last through at least the middle of next week.
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MSCS, suburban districts cancel Friday class ahead of winter storm
Weather forecasts predict several inches of snow to accumulate in the Memphis area on Friday, Jan. 10.
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Half a foot of snow predicted for Mid-South Friday
Snowfall is expected to begin overnight Thursday into Friday morning and continue throughout the day Friday.
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2025 starts cold, and a brief recap of 2024
Temperatures may barely rise above freezing while low temperatures could drop into the teens. Combined with forecast northerly wind, wind chill values could be dangerously cold.
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December 2024
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Record-breaking downpour results in area flooding
The Memphis Police Department said it received “hundreds of calls” about flooding, while the Tennessee Highway Patrol shut down Interstate 55 at West McLemore for a time.
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This weekend’s weather: A white Christmas is unlikely
Plus, a look at Christmases past and the only holiday on record to see measurable snowfall in Memphis.
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This weekend’s weather: Take care of people, pets, plants, pipes
St. Jude Marathon participants can expect sunshine Saturday but also cold conditions as temperatures start in the upper 20s at sunrise.
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November 2024
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Weekend weather brings a taste of winter
In the wake of a Wednesday night cold front, an air mass of Canadian origin surges into the Mid-South. And the cold air mass looks to have staying power.
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Weather for Thanksgiving week, locally and across the country
According to AAA, a record 80 million people will travel for Thanksgiving this year. One of the biggest travel headaches, especially for those who are flying — but also those on the roads — can be inclement weather.
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This weekend’s weather: Break out the fire pits
The first three weeks of November continued an October trend of warmer than normal conditions. That streak breaks with this forecast.
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Winter weather: What can we expect in the Mid-South?
Historical trends, including El Niño and La Niña, can help predict what might occur in Memphis during the upcoming winter season.
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This weekend’s weather: Fall, is that you?
This weekend’s forecast hints at more seasonal weather to come.
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July 2024
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Mid-South will likely feel impact of Beryl
National Weather Service Memphis made a statement on how Hurricane Beryl may affect to the Mid-South — and when.
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January 2024
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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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Windy weather coming our way
Hold onto your hat, it’s gonna be breezy Monday afternoon through Tuesday night. The National Weather Service also says there’s a chance of snow Friday evening.
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January 2023
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Ice storm warning extended to Thursday morning
The original warning went into effect 6 p.m. Monday and was to remain in effect until noon Wednesday, Feb. 1. The new warning will be in effect until 6 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2.
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Suburban schools, city-county district cancel classes for Wednesday
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December 2021
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Thunderstorms, damaging winds forecast
Rough weather was predicted for Friday night, with a tornado watch issued until 11 p.m. Here are a few tips in case of a disaster.
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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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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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March 2020
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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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