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Updated: 18 hours ago
|By Erin Thomas
There is a Marginal Risk for severe storms over the Mid-South this afternoon and evening.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 5:49 PM CDT
|By Parker King
High water levels even washed parts of roads clean off the map.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 3:22 PM CDT
|By Tucker Robbins
The fire department is asking residents north of the yellow line below to evacuate their homes as a precautionary measure.
Updated: May. 30, 2021 at 6:08 AM CDT
|By Erin Thomas
A record low maximum temperature (AKA coolest high) of 61 degrees was set in Memphis Saturday.
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Updated: May. 22, 2021 at 7:17 AM CDT
|By Erin Thomas
Subtropical Storm Ana formed early Saturday morning, becoming the first named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. This now marks the 7th year in a row in which at least one named storm has formed prior to the official start Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1.
Updated: May. 21, 2021 at 7:45 AM CDT
|By Erin Thomas
The predictions are out for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season and another above-average season is expected.
Updated: May. 9, 2021 at 8:51 PM CDT
|By Erin Thomas
It is a First Alert Weather Day this Mother’s Day as severe thunderstorms will be possible afternoon and evening. The primary severe weather risks will include damaging winds and and large hail. Secondary risks include a few short-lived tornadoes, over any portion of the Midsouth.
Updated: May. 9, 2021 at 8:45 PM CDT
|By WMC Action News 5 Staff
According to officials, no one was in the car when the tree fell.
Updated: May. 9, 2021 at 6:08 PM CDT
|By WMC Action News 5 Staff
Please take cover until warnings are over!
Updated: May. 8, 2021 at 8:55 AM CDT
|By Erin Thomas
A cold front will move across the Mid-South on Sunday bringing showers and storms. The Storm Prediction Center has outlined the WMC Action News 5 area under a SLIGHT RISK (2 out of 5) for severe storms.
Current Temperatures
Updated: May. 7, 2021 at 8:45 AM CDT
|By Erin Thomas
Isolated to scattered severe storms appear possible for Mother’s Day Sunday for portions of the Mid-South.
Updated: May. 6, 2021 at 5:41 PM CDT
|By Ron Childers
The Storm Prediction Center has placed a SLIGHT RISK of severe storms over much of west Tennessee and northeast Arkansas.
Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 10:22 PM CDT
|By Sagay Galindo and Erin Thomas
Today is a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY. This evening through Tuesday evening will be active for the Mid-South.
Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 7:15 AM CDT
|By WMC Action News 5 Staff
Thunderstorms knocked out power to hundreds of residents in Tipton County Tuesday morning.
Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 6:55 AM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Overnight storms knocked down trees and powerlines from one side of Region 8 to the other.
Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 4:49 AM CDT
|By WMC Action News 5 Staff
The National Weather Service says you need multiple ways to receive alerts when severe weather is on the way.
Updated: May. 3, 2021 at 9:47 AM CDT
|By WMC Action News 5 Staff
A tornado touched down in Tupelo, Mississippi late Sunday night, damaging homes, trees and power lines.
Updated: May. 3, 2021 at 9:09 AM CDT
|By Brittney Bryant
Severe storms will be possible Monday and Tuesday
Updated: Apr. 30, 2021 at 11:42 AM CDT
|By Erin Thomas
Severe thunderstorms are possible Sunday into Sunday evening across portions of the Mid-South.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2021 at 11:15 AM CDT
|By Erin Thomas
The Storm Prediction Center’s Day 4 Outlook suggests the Mid-South could be the area to watch next week.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2021 at 8:49 AM CDT
|By Erin Thomas
Rain and a few thunderstorms in the forecast today as a cold front approaches from the west. Some of the thunderstorms could become severe with damaging winds and small hail. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2021 at 11:55 AM CDT
|By Erin Thomas
Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the Mid-South on Thursday.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2021 at 3:58 PM CDT
|By Spencer Denton
April 2011 Tornado Outbreak
Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 10:21 PM CDT
|By WMC Action News 5 Staff
The main threat is damaging wind.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2021 at 7:38 PM CDT
|By Spencer Denton
Severe storms will be possible on Wednesday night. Meteorologist Brittney Bryant has the details on timing and threats.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2021 at 9:50 AM CDT
|By WMC Action News 5 Staff
The Memphis Office of Emergency Management says some sirens may activate today for maintenance purposes and not to be alarmed, at least early in the day.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2021 at 10:03 AM CDT
|By Sagay Galindo
Severe weather possible Wednesday afternoon/evening
Updated: Mar. 29, 2021 at 2:01 PM CDT
|By Sagay Galindo
A few severe storms possible Tuesday night & early Wednesday
Updated: Mar. 27, 2021 at 7:38 PM CDT
|By Ron Childers and WMC Action News 5 Staff
Early morning storms just the first round. Thousands wake up without power.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2021 at 7:33 PM CDT
|By WMC Action News 5 Staff
Parts of Arkansas is under a Tornado Warning until 8 p.m.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2021 at 5:39 PM CDT
|By Brandon Richard
If your vaccination appointment was canceled, you can reschedule by visiting covid19.memphistn.gov or by calling 901-222-SHOT.
Updated: Mar. 26, 2021 at 7:40 AM CDT
|By WBRC Staff
Calhoun County Sheriff Matt Wade confirms at least five people have died after tornado producing storms passed through the area Thursday afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2021 at 7:01 PM CDT
|By WBRC Staff
All phone lines to Helena Police Department are down.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2021 at 6:07 PM CDT
|By WMC Action News 5 Staff
Today is a First Alert Weather Day.Thursday is a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY. A potent storm system will move out of the plains and through the Mid-South bringing the threat of strong to severe storms.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2021 at 8:01 AM CDT
|By Carmen Poe
Make sure you and your family are prepared for severe weather.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2021 at 7:03 AM CDT
|By WLBT.com Staff
Emergency officials say you should start discussing and arranging a safe space for you and your family to take shelter.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2021 at 2:17 AM CDT
|By Ron Childers
A potent storm system will move out of the plains and through the Mid-South Thursday bringing the threat of strong to severe storms.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2021 at 10:37 AM CDT
|By Sagay Galindo and Spencer Denton
Severe weather possible Thursday
Updated: Mar. 18, 2021 at 6:59 AM CDT
|By WMC Action News 5 Staff
According to the fire department, the lightning was so powerful when it blew out the inside wall, nails and other debris got stuck in the wall on the opposite side of the room.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2021 at 6:53 PM CDT
|By WMC Action News 5 Staff
A strong storm system will bring rounds of strong to severe storms to the Mid-South. The Storm Prediction Center has placed a MODERATE RISK of severe storms over most of the area. Some portions of north Mississippi are in a HIGH RISK.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2021 at 5:24 PM CDT
|By WMC Action News 5 Staff
Snap a picture or press record on your phone -- but only if you can do it safely!
Updated: Mar. 17, 2021 at 4:13 PM CDT
|By WSFA 12 News Staff
Crews responding to the area of an apparent tornado near Selma came across an unexpected sight Wednesday afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2021 at 2:24 PM CDT
|By WDAM Staff
Damage is being reported in Wayne County after a tornado touched down Wednesday afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2021 at 11:56 AM CDT
|By WMC Action News 5 Staff
MLGW warned customers that power outages are likely Wednesday.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2021 at 9:28 AM CDT
|By WMC Action News 5 Staff
Police are telling residents in the neighborhood to have a backup for weather alerts.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2021 at 4:11 AM CDT
|By Sagay Galindo and Brittney Bryant
Severe weather potential for Wednesday
Updated: Mar. 16, 2021 at 1:08 PM CDT
|By Sagay Galindo
Breakdown: Preparing for severe weather
Updated: Mar. 16, 2021 at 5:39 AM CDT
|By WMC Action News 5 Staff
Tomorrow, severe storms are possible across the Mid-South. Now is the time to prepare for the chance of severe weather.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2021 at 2:15 PM CDT
|By Sagay Galindo
Tornado Safety & Terms- Be Prepared
Updated: Mar. 12, 2021 at 9:27 AM CST
|By Brittney Bryant
A cold front will deliver a chance of thunderstorms on Sunday night.