There are 5 article(s) tagged excessive heat:

• September 2026

  • ‘Strongest heat dome on the planet’ hovers over Memphis

    The heat dome over Tennessee the Washington Post said was the strongest on the planet is a pot of scalding water, and we are the crawfish.

    By Jody Callahan September 17, 2026

• July 2026

  • It’s going to be brutally hot this weekend, and that could be dangerous

    With the heat index possibly reaching 110 this weekend, officials suggest taking precautions.

    By Jody Callahan July 01, 2026

• June 2026

  • Get ready for a rash of hot days

    The heat index is likely to climb as high as 107 this week. So take the kids to a splash pad to cool off, stay hydrated and check on your elderly friends and neighbors as temperatures soar.

    By Jody Callahan June 28, 2026

• July 2025

  • Temps will dip this weekend, and MLGW will restart disconnections

    In a Memphis August, there’s no such thing as a “cold front.” But temperatures are expected to be 10 degrees cooler on Friday than on Thursday. 

    By Jody Callahan July 31, 2025

• August 2019

  • Frigid trailers provide relief for Tigers in sweltering August heat

    With sweltering August temperatures beating down on the Memphis Tigers practice field, the program has found a way to provide quick relief for its players.

    By Jonah Jordan August 20, 2019