Memphis escapes severe wind damage, but freezing temps are on the way
About 9,600 MLGW customers were without power late Sunday night, but Memphis dodged severe wind damage. Freezing temperatures are on the way and will last through Tuesday.
Topic: thunderstorms
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March 2026
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Heavy winds, thunderstorms expected Sunday night
The National Weather Service warns of severe weather starting around 5 p.m. Sunday. The forecast includes damaging winds with a secondary threat of hail, and possible tornadoes.
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August 2025
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Power outages ease as FESJC resumes after storms
As the golf tournament resumes, MLGW crews are slowly whittling down the number of customers without power after a summer squall dumped an inch of rain on the city Friday afternoon.
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More than 10,000 MLGW customers without power
Heavy rain Friday afternoon leaves more than 11,000 in the dark and causes play to be suspended at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
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June 2025
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Pride parade and festival canceled, Juneteenth event delayed
Saturday morning’s thunderstorms that brought lightning and 1-2 inches of rain have disrupted several outdoor events planned for the day.
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April 2025
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Memphis dries out after record rainfall
Memphis dries out after severe storms dumped more than 12 inches of water on the area since Wednesday, leaving Shelby Farms Park closed Sunday and the National Civil Rights Museum closed both Sunday and Monday.
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Storms should fade away by early Sunday afternoon
By early Sunday afternoon, Memphis should be free of the rain that’s pummeled the city since last Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. In all, the storms have dropped more than 10 inches of water on the city.
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Rain adds obstacle to ultramarathon at Shelby Farms
The Viper 200 endurance ultramarathon planned for the Shelby Farms area this week has been plagued with horrible weather.
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Memphis ‘got lucky.’ But rocky weather will continue through the weekend
Flash floods covered roadways throughout the area Thursday as rain continued. Meteorologist Erik Proseus said Friday may be less severe, but Saturday’s forecast is again worrisome.
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Dangerous storms headed to Memphis have officials worried
This is the first time the forecast has hit a 5 — the top of the National Weather Service’s risk scale — since 2023, said an NWS meteorologist.
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March 2025
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Storms bring strong wind, heavy rainfall but no major damage
Most of the bad weather started early in the morning Saturday, March 15, National Weather Service meteorologist Caitlin Dirkes said. The early thunderstorms brought gusts up to 60 miles per hour.
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January 2025
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Past winter weather has residents wary
With bad weather hitting Memphis this week, home and business owners should try to lessen their chances of suffering major damage. One local pharmacist has some hard-learned advice.
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May 2024
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Prepare for possible tornadoes, hail, wind, says Memphis NWS
Area residents should be on the lookout for severe weather Wednesday, May 8.
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December 2021
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Thunderstorms, damaging winds forecast
Rough weather was predicted for Friday night, with a tornado watch issued until 11 p.m. Here are a few tips in case of a disaster.
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