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Showers, fog and scattered thunderstorms today in Memphis; pockets of heavy rain and gusty winds may cause localized flooding.
Scattered storms today; a stronger round late Tuesday into Wednesday may bring gusty winds and 1–2 inches of rain.
Sunny and warm Monday with gusty southwest winds this afternoon. Storms and locally heavy rain move in Tuesday–Wednesday; secure outdoor items.
Clear skies and a high near 74°F today in Memphis. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday–Wednesday with heavy rain possible along I‑40.
Mostly cloudy today with a high near 68°F and lows near 50°F. Cooler, drier weekend ahead before showers and storms return midweek.
Strong storms left more than 7,100 MLGW customers without power Tuesday; outages were concentrated on Mud Island and in Vollintine‑Evergreen.
Overnight severe storms dumped heavy rain across the Memphis area and briefly closed Highway 51 in DeSoto County. Drier weather returns today with highs near 736F.
Severe storms are likely Tuesday afternoon into early Wednesday in Memphis. Expect heavy rain, gusty winds and a small tornado risk.
Enhanced severe‑weather risk for Memphis Monday into Tuesday. Gusty winds and heavy rain may disrupt evening commutes.
Warm, mostly dry Sunday with highs near 85°F. Watch Monday–Tuesday for strong to severe storms and heavy rain.
Cloudy morning and highs near 84°F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Friday, with heavy rain possible and a heightened severe threat early next week.
The American Lung Association's 2026 State of the Air gave Nashville an F for ozone pollution, citing four unhealthy ozone days in the metro's worst county while short-term particle measures improved in several counties.
NWS Memphis put parts of the Mid‑South in a Slight risk for Friday storms, warning of large hail and damaging wind.
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