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FIRST ALERT: Tracking strong to severe storms early Saturday morning
Strong south winds will bring moisture into the region from the Gulf of Mexico by the end of the week. A potent low-pressure system will push an intense line of rain and storms through Friday night into Saturday morning.
Be prepared for severe weather this weekend in the Mid-South
Severe weather is expected to hit the Mid-South tonight and tomorrow. So it’s best to be prepared now.
Slight risk of severe weather for parts of the Mid-South
Blog: Marginal severe weather threat
15 tornadoes reported in Mississippi as governor declares state of emergency
Several tornadoes ripped through Mississippi on Monday, including tornadoes in Hinds, Lawrence, Jefferson Davis, Lee, and Amite counties.
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Snow and sleet will be possible Tuesday
Blog: Snow and sleet will be possible Tuesday
Hurricane season comes to an end today!
Hurricane season ends
Tracking Rain & Storms to end November
Temperatures are on the rise and storm chances will be going up as we push into Saturday.
MLGW, City of Memphis crews preparing for the possibility of a stormy Tuesday evening
Ahead of the storm, the power company has put its crews on notice for the potential of a long night ahead restoring power to customers.
Tornado Watch issued for parts of Mid-South; ‘enhanced risk’ for severe weather Tuesday
A cold front could bring the chance for severe weather Tuesday night.
Power outages affecting street lights, businesses across Memphis
Street lights were out in parts of Memphis, including a large section of Poplar.
Weather this week & holiday travel
Thanksgiving and travel this week
Blog: Catastrophic fires & blazing temperatures affect Australia
Blog: Catastrophic fires & blazing temperatures affect Australia
Hurricane season isn’t over yet...hello Sebastien
Blog: Hurricane season is almost over but not so fast!
Cold weather prompts those working outside to take extra precautions
Tuesday was a day for coats, gloves and scarves.
Yellow, orange and white? Mid-South snowfall makes an appearance amid fall foliage
Along with the greens, yellows and oranges, white was sprinkled onto the fall landscape Tuesday. Snow and freezing temperatures showed up Nov. 12.
Memphis sees river effect snow Tuesday: What is it?
You may have heard of lake effect snow, which is very common across the Great Lakes region, but have you ever heard of river effect snow? It happened Tuesday morning in the Mid-South.
Mid-South road crews preparing for potentially slick conditions Tuesday morning
TDOT, MDOT, the City of Memphis and the airport are preparing for a chance of wintry weather that could make travel hazardous.
Keeping your pets warm in chilly weather: It it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for them
In the cooler temperatures, veterinarians say it’s important not to forget about your pets.
Today will be mostly rain along with some brief snow or sleet
Blog: Details on Monday's precipitation & cold temps
When & where you can see a rare astronomical event
Blog: How and where you can view Mercury in transit
Rain followed by cold air and even colder air next week
A cold front brings rain and falling temperatures tomorrow then arctic air moves in next week bringing bone chilling cold to the Mid-South.
Coldest air of the season & more
Blog: Coldest air of the season & more
Spotty shower possible on Tuesday
Blog: A spotty shower possible Tuesday early
Wicked wind chill on Halloween!
Blog: Wicked Wind Chill on Halloween
Rainy, windy & cold ahead!
Blog: Rainy, windy, & cold ahead!
FIRST ALERT: Flash Flood Watch for parts of the Mid-South
The WMC Action News 5 First Alert Weather Team is tracking a low pressure system and associated cold front that will transport gulf moisture to the Mid-South.
High school student dies after crashing into a tree during storm
A Germantown High School student died after a car crash during Monday's severe weather.
Cold front will bring storms Monday morning
Cold Front Brings Storms Monday
A muddy path forward as towns cope with Mississippi River’s rage
Communities along the Mississippi River are still trying to recover from historic 2019 flooding. Not all of them have clear directions for the path forward.
Farmers along the Mississippi feel river’s wrath with harvest underway
As recovery from Mississippi River flooding continues, some farmers are struggling with the reality of a devastating year. In the middle of harvest, one Mississippi community has a bleak forecast, with nature and politics bringing an unforgiving storm.
Drought causes several counties in Mississippi to declare burn bans
The Mississippi Forestry Commission issued more burn bans Monday due to the extremely dry conditions. 23 counties across the state are now affected.
Tate County issues burn ban on any open flames
The burn ban was put into effect due to a lack of rainfall in the area in recent weeks.
Hot, dry weather puts trees in distress
Fall officially starts Monday, but in the Mid-South it still feels like the dead of summer.
Mid-Southerners ready to help as Hurricane Dorian threatens Atlantic Coast
Mid-Southerners are already pitching in to help. But there are some things you should know before you open your heart and wallet.
Hurricane Dorian travel restrictions impact Memphis
Hundreds of flights continue to be canceled because of Hurricane Dorian. On Tuesday, most of them were going in or out of Orlando.
Heat index at dangerous levels again Tuesday
The heat index reached 115 degrees Monday, and Tuesday is expected to be more of the same.
Extreme heat gripping the Mid-South
Heat Advisory again tomorrow
Gov. Bill Lee tours flood-affected areas in west Tennessee
Ongoing flooding conditions plague communities across the state, particularly in western Tennessee where remnants of Hurricane Barry dropped additional rain in recent days.
Possible tornado causes damage in Victoria, Mississippi
The National Weather Service has yet to confirm a tornado, but the storm had radar-indicated rotation between 12:10 and 12:20 p.m. with possibly 60 to 70 mph winds.
Governor to tour flooded areas of West Tenn.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is visiting West Tennessee on Wednesday to get a firsthand look at areas affected by the remnants of Hurricane Barry.
Shelby County avoids major flooding as remnants of Barry pass through the Mid-South
Shelby County Emergency Management says the rain brought down a few trees but overall the impact from Barry’s remnants turned out to be nothing out of the ordinary.
Businesses flooded in Tipton County; roads washed out and closed
An Atoka fire official says half a dozen businesses are flooded Tuesday because of heavy rain.
Tornado, Flash Flood Warnings issued for parts of the Mid-South
National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for DeSoto and Shelby Counties.
Flood preps continue as flash flooding possibility lingers
Much of the Mid-South remains in a Flash Flood Watch as of Tuesday morning, meaning the threat of flash flooding still remains as rain continues to fall in the area.
Free sandbags available in Crittenden County as remnants of Barry fall across the Mid-South
Free sandbags are available at the Crittenden County Road Department along Highway 64.
State of Emergency declared as Tropical Storm Barry approaches Gulf Coast
A tropical storm watch and a storm surge warning are in effect for the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as Barry is expected to make landfall near the central Louisiana coast at some point Saturday morning.
Tropical Storm Barry could impact Mid-South
Tropical Storm Barry is expected to make landfall on Saturday in Louisiana. The current track from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) brings Barry onshore as a strong tropical storm with 70 mph winds.
Practices adjusted as student-athletes feel the heat
Student-athletes have been getting up early this week with temperatures reaching heat indexes of 100 degrees and above.
Tracking the Tropics: Potential impact on the Mid-South
ll eyes are on the Gulf as a rare system will continue to strengthen.
Heat advisory returns as oppressive heat continues
A heat advisory is in place once again Wednesday as heat index values are expected to top 100 degrees.
Stifling heat makes its presence known in Memphis
The stifling heat has made its presence known in Memphis, as is typical every summer.
Heat advisory in effect across Mid-South Tuesday
Heat index values will climb to between 105 and 109 degrees.
Low pressure over land could become tropical
Tropical Development
Floodwaters devastate farmlands in Lauderdale County
Floodwaters have swept across roads and turned at least 175,000 acres of cotton and soybean fields into lakes.
Timing and threat for a few severe storms overnight
An area of showers and storms will move through the Mid-South tonight between 10 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Nonconnah Creek reaches record levels in Memphis
The Nonconnah Creek at Winchester Road reached a new record stage Friday morning. Torrential rainfall from a storm system caused flash flooding to occur in parts of Memphis and Shelby County.
Mid-South wakes up to flooded homes, roads
A Flash Flood Warning was issued in Shelby County until 6:15 a.m.
D-Day: A weather forecast that changed history
Seventy-five years ago in June 1944, Allied forces landed along the coast of Northern France as part of a military action that helped pave the way for the defeat of Nazi Germany.
Tropical low could bring significant rain
Rain chances have already started to creep up but chances will be on the high side Thursday through Saturday.
Mandatory evacuation issued for parts of Jefferson County
The breach forced a Flash Flood Warning to be issued by the NWS for the Hollow Bend area.
Cost of buying out flood-prone homes: $5B and rising
Over the past three decades, federal and local governments have poured more than $5 billion into buying tens of thousands of properties that are susceptible to flooding.
First Named Storm Before Hurricane Season
First Named Storm Before Hurricane Season