Residents in parts of North Mississippi and West Tennessee, including DeSoto and Shelby counties, should prepare for potential minor flooding as the National Weather Service (NWS) Memphis has issued a flood advisory effective until 6:30 AM CDT this morning. According to the NWS advisory, heavy rainfall from ongoing thunderstorms may cause urban and small stream flooding, with rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches already observed in the area.
As the advisory details, the imminent flooding could impact several neighborhoods with minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas, expectedly causing inconvenience to thousands. The additional downpour anticipated—up to 1 inch more—will likely exacerbate the flooding issue, especially as the rain continues throughout the day. Known regions at risk include but are not limited to Southaven, Collierville, and several parts of Memphis, including the downtown area, Midtown, and Whitehaven neighborhoods.
For those hitting the road, the NWS Memphis cautions that nighttime conditions create an additional hazard, as it is more challenging to recognize the dangers of flooding. Residents should be especially cautious.
The forecast for the remainder of the week predicts a succession of hot and potentially stormy days ahead, offering a spate of weather conditions that, while not unusual for this time of year, demand a degree of preparation and vigilance. "A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%." are in the forecast for Sunday. The week continues with a similar pattern as there's a likely expectation of showers and thunderstorms, mostly clocking in at a 60 percent chance several days heading into the following week.
