The extended pattern looks very HOT and this will be the big concern as we move through the week. The Mid-South will approach Heat Advisory criteria by early next week.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Saturday into Sunday as a cold front brings a line of storms across the region. Gusty winds and heavy rainfall are the main threats.
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of Shelby, Crittenden, DeSoto, Tunica, and Tate counties until 2:00 PM CDT.
Given the expected track, much of the west coast of Florida will be on the east side of Elsa, which is where the strongest winds, highest surge, and heaviest rains are expected to be.
NBC’s Al Roker marked the first full day of summer by setting the record for the World’s Longest Online Weather Reporting Video Relay, and he did it with the help of more than 50 meteorologist across the United States.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Three continues to move north Friday morning as a tropical storm warning remains in effect for parts of the Gulf Coast that are bracing for heavy rain from the system.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
