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Monday updates: Historic snowfall in Mid-South
A blast of winter weather that will last through Monday night is expected to bring up to 7'' of snowfall to the Memphis area, and as much as 9'' of snow in eastern Arkansas and northwest Tennessee.
Mid-South power companies ask customers to conserve electricity or face periodic outages
The major winter storm that hit the Mid-South is now putting a strain on the region’s power companies.
DeSoto County declares emergency because of winter weather conditions
The emergency proclamation authorizes the use of extra resources to help with storm response efforts.
First Alert Weather Day: The heaviest snow will fall today & coldest temperatures tonight
The heaviest snow & coldest temperatures tonight
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First Alert Weather Day: Ice Storm Warning in effect through Thursday
Freezing rain and sleet will threaten parts of the Mid-South.
VIEWER PICS AND VIDEO: Share your images of the ice storm
Help us share the story and send us your pictures and video of the ice storm.
Vaccination sites across the Mid-South close for impending weather, appointments rescheduled
Threats of an ice storm are interfering with the Tennessee Department of Health’s COVID-19 testing and vaccine operations in the Mid-South.
Why this freezing rain event won’t be like the ’94 ice storm
Ice potential not as bad as 1994 ice storm
Freezing rain could threaten Mid-South this week
Freezing rain will be possible in west Tennessee and eastern Arkansas on Wednesday night into Thursday.
Wintry mix for some today but cold for all
Blog: wintry weather for some & cold for all
14-year-old boy killed in overnight tornado in Fultondale
There are multiple reports of damage in northern Jefferson County after a possible tornado touched down late Monday night.
Marginal Risk for a few strong storms this afternoon
Blog: Marginal severe weather risk this afternoon
FIRST ALERT: Snow could accumulate in some areas on Monday
Snow will be possible in the Mid-South on Monday and some areas could see accumulation.
FLURRIES IN THE MID-SOUTH: Share your pictures!
WMC viewers reported flakes and flurries Monday in parts of Arkansas, Tennessee and Mississippi.
A low end threat for a few severe storms possible late tonight
Rain & storms likely tonight & early Wednesday. A few storms could reach severe limits.
Blog: Tropical Storm Eta-why we should monitor this one
Blog: Tropical Storm Eta-why we should monitor this one
The remnants of Zeta will likely bring rain to the Mid-South
The remnants of Zeta will likely bring rain to the Mid-South
Tropical Storm Zeta could have impacts on the Mid-South
Tropical Storm Zeta
The 26th named storm has formed in the Atlantic
TS Epsilon is the 26th named storm of the season
Hurricane Delta poised to make landfall Friday and then make a move toward the Mid-South
Remnants of the storm are still on track to move through the Mid-South this weekend.
Hurricane Delta heading toward the Louisiana coast
Hurricane Delta takes aim at the Louisiana coast
Tropical Storm Delta-we need to watch this one
Tropical Storm Delta will track into the Gulf by the end of the week
Not Again! Tropical Storm Beta & Mid-South Impacts
Tropical Storm Beta set to make landfall in eastern Texas. As Beta moves inland and weaken, see how the storm will impact our weather.
The NHC is out of hurricane names for 2020; here’s what happens next
The 2020 Atlantic Hurricane season was expected to be an active one and it certainly has lived up to the hype.
Hurricane Sally & 3 other tropical systems
Tracking Hurricane Sally and three other systems
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of the Mid-South
A tornado warning for parts of eastern Arkansas has expired, but the First Alert Weather team is still tracking the storm as it moves into Shelby County.
Both systems have become tropical storms as of this afternoon
Watching two systems in the tropics but more activity is likely as we near the peak of hurricane season
Mississippi water rescue team continues to assist in Louisiana with Hurricane Laura impact
The Mississippi Urban Search and Rescue team has arrived in Iowa, La. and is working on establishing a base for their operations.
Church, homes damaged by possible tornadoes, thousands without power
The remnants of Laura took a toll on Northeast Arkansas Thursday night, spawning destructive tornadoes.
Arkansas church destroyed by tornado, congregation rebuilds for a second time
A congregation of more than 100 people in Lake City, Arkansas, is devastated after their church was destroyed by a tornado, part of the remnants of Hurricane Laura.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Tornado warnings issued as remnants of Laura reach the Mid-South
Though weakened from the Category 4 hurricane that made landfall in Cameron, Louisiana Wednesday night, Laura still poses a small tornado threat for the Mid-South.
Crews bring fire to smolder at BioLab, precautionary shelter in place remains in effect
Officials say there is a fire at a chemical plant in Westlake. Video shows smoke from the fire rolling north across I-10.
Lake Charles, La. TV station tower toppled in Hurricane Laura
A broadcast tower over 300 feet tall was toppled by the winds from Hurricane Laura as the Category 4 storm made landfall in southwest Louisiana during the early morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 26.
City of Memphis preparing for potential street flooding from Tropical Storm Laura
On Thursday, crews inspected and cleaned storm drains, inlets and other essential areas, clearing debris to minimize potential street flooding.
President Trump declares state of emergency in Arkansas
President Trump declared a state of emergency in Arkansas as Hurricane Laura presses closer to the state.
High winds as storm moves inland on Miss. coast
Different areas in the state are feeling the effects of Hurricane Laura as it continues to move inland.
Tracking the latest on Laura as it moves closer to the Mid-South
As Laura moves inland, it is rapidly weakening thanks to the impact land is having on the storm itself. Even with the weaning of Laura as it approaches the Mid-South, we will see have to watch out for several impacts.
More than 9K power outages reported across Miss.
The outages are a result of the impact of Hurricane Laura.
Laura rapidly intensifies into 2020’s first major hurricane of the season
All eyes are on the Gulf of Mexico as Hurricane Laura makes its push towards the Gulf Coast States of Texas and Louisiana.
Hurricane Laura could bring heavy rain to Mid-South
Tropical Storm Laura is expected to strengthen to a hurricane on Tuesday as it moves through the warm water in the Gulf of Mexico.
Tropical Storm Laura & possible impacts on the Mid-South
Tropical Storm Laura and possible impacts on the Mid-South
Two tropical systems forecasted to move into the Gulf of Mexico next week
All eyes are on the tropics, as two tropical systems are churning in the Atlantic Hurricane Basin, both with forecasted paths pushing them into the Gulf of Mexico and eventually onshore along the Gulf Coast States.
Blog: Fall Temperature Outlook
Fall temperature outlook
Watching two areas in the Tropics
Watching to areas in the Atlantic Ocean for potential tropical development
Tropical Storm Josephine officially forms in Atlantic Ocean
The busy 2020 Atlantic Hurricane season continues as Josephine becomes the 10th named storm to date.
Tracking Tropical Depression #11 could become TS Josephine soon
We could have a 10th named storm by tonight
Isaias spawned a deadly tornado & continues up the coast
Isaias has been a deadly storm and could cause more damage as it tracks up the coast
Isaias could become a hurricane & watching another area
The latest on Isaias and a tropical wave we are monitoring
Isaias now a Hurricane, forecasted to move along Atlantic Coast
The active 2020 Hurricane Season officially continues as we watch Isaias (ees-ah-EE-ahs) strengthened to a Category 1 Hurricane.
Storm in Caribbean Sea officially becomes Tropical Storm Isaias
The active 2020 Hurricane Season continues as we officially have our 9th named cyclone of the season, Tropical Storm Isaias (ees-ah-EE-ahs).
Watching an area in the Atlantic for tropical development & Hurricane Douglas in the Pacific
Watching an area in the Atlantic that has a high chance of development and the latest on Hurricane Douglas near Hawaii
Earliest 7th named TS Gonzalo formed today
TS Gonzalo formed today and we continue to watch an area in the Gulf that could become tropical.
Activity picking up in the Tropical Atlantic
A look at the tropical Atlantic and two systems that could become better organized
Earthquake in Tunica County this morning
Weak earthquake in Tunica County this morning
Quiet in the tropics for now
Quiet in the tropics for now
Comet NEOWISE will be most visible through July 15th
Comet NEOWISE will be most visible by tomorrow
TS Eduoard is weakening meanwhile watching an area in the Gulf
Edouard became the earliest fifth named storm in the Atlantic. The previous record was held by Emily. Emily was formed July 12, 2005 and was a Category 5 hurricane.
Thousands without power after storms down lines and trees across Shelby County
The storm produced hail, strong winds, lightning and very heavy rain. As of about 5 p.m., MLGW was reporting nearly 10,000 customers without power across Shelby County. prompting Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for multiple counties.
McNairy County mayor declares State of Emergency after major flooding and damage in Selmer area
McNairy County Emergency Communications (E911) was evacuated and calls were rerouted to Hardin County.
Saharan Dust moving into the Mid-South, but no need to run and hide
Dust originating from the African continent is now moving into the U.S. and will move up the lower and middle Mississippi River Valley.
Trees down, flash flooding reported in Helena-West Helena
A cluster of heavy thunderstorms has caused flash flooding in the Helena-West Helena area.