Ask the Memphian: No, the bluffs do not protect us from tornadoes
The belief that the bluffs in Downtown Memphis somehow protect the city from tornadoes “is not a real thing,” experts say.
Topic: National Weather Service
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March 2025
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February 2025
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How the Memphis area is preparing for snow; what’s closed Wednesday
“It’s going to be a good couple of days in Memphis,” Memphis Police Department Assistant Chief Don Crowe said. “We’re gonna show Memphis what we’re made of.”
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Brian Curry is ready to report the weather — from his backyard
The school board member has spent almost two years sending a daily report to the National Weather Service about the precipitation — or lack of it.
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September 2024
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Thousands without power in Memphis
A wind advisory is in effect and could be upgraded to a high-wind advisory.
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Heavy rain, gusty winds expected in Memphis due to Hurricane Francine
MLGW is asking customers to secure outdoor items and store enough nonperishable food and water to last up to three days.
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June 2024
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Flash flood warning issued for Shelby County-area
Impacted areas are expected to have received up to 2 inches of rain, with additional rainfall possible.
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May 2024
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Prepare for possible tornadoes, hail, wind, says Memphis NWS
Area residents should be on the lookout for severe weather Wednesday, May 8.
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April 2024
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Severe storms expected to miss Memphis
“We do have a front that looks to move through Friday,” said a NWS Memphis meteorologist. “However with that it doesn’t look like anything severe.”
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February 2024
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Snow falls in West Tennessee, but it won’t stick around
As the snow cleared out, the National Weather Service of Memphis warned of black ice.
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January 2024
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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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Shelby County sees up to 6 inches of snow
The heaviest snowfall landed just east of Germantown.
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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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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.
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December 2023
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Snow unlikely in Memphis by year-end
At most, there could be some light flurries, but even then, forecaster Andy Chiuppi said the conditions aren’t right for it to stick around.
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October 2023
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Mississippi River hits new low in Memphis, breaks last month’s record
Even as the Corps was still confirming data from September’s record low, it registered a new reading Tuesday that was even lower.
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Mississippi River breaks last year’s record low
Preliminary data shows the Mississippi River’s level at Memphis likely hit a new all-time low in mid-September.
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September 2023
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Feel like summer heat is lingering? That’s because it is
Forecasted temperatures are hovering in the low to mid-90s — about 10 degrees higher than average for this time of year.
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The Mississippi River brought low by drought — again
The National Weather Service at Memphis expects the river to approach, or maybe surpass, last year’s record low by the end of the month.
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July 2023
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Summer nights, hotter than they used to be, offer little relief in outages
Even after the sun sets, there won’t be much of a break from the heat, especially for the remaining Memphis Light, Gas and Water customers whose power is still out.
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April 2023
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NWS cancels tornado watch for Shelby County
The National Weather Service of Memphis canceled the tornado watch for Shelby County just after 2 p.m.
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National Weather Service breaks down Friday’s tornadoes
Two rounds of severe weather and tornadoes hit Arkansas and parts of Tennessee on Friday night, March 31, something the National Weather Service says was expected as the spring season kicks in.
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Covington ‘impassable’ after tornado; Arkansas under state of emergency
Clean-up efforts are underway in Covington after long-track supercell storms pushed through Arkansas, crossed the Mississippi River and hit the city.
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Tornado warnings expire, damage reported in Covington area
For the first time in more than two years, NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center issued a rare “high risk” forecast for Memphis Friday afternoon.
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March 2023
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Schools, MATA closing in advance of severe weather
And MATA announced it would suspend services beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, March 31.
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Tornado watch, flood watch issued for Memphis area
The flood watch goes into effect at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and lasts through Friday afternoon.
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