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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.
Clear and mild this morning with highs near 82°F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Friday, with heavier downpours possible into the weekend.
Mid-50s this morning warms to the low 80s today. Officials warn of elevated fire danger Tuesday; skip open burns.
Sunny Monday with highs near 78°F. Watch for elevated fire danger Tuesday and storms returning Friday.
Dense fog will limit visibility through mid-morning before sunshine pushes temperatures into the 70s. A warm stretch builds before storms return Friday.
Highs near 89°F Friday in Memphis, then likely showers and thunderstorms Saturday with a sharp cooldown into the 40s. Gusty south winds possible.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms hit Memphis Thursday morning with heavier storms possible later; highs near 82°F. Friday turns very warm, flirting with near‑record heat.
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