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Memphis, Tennessee
Joined November 2008
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Before whatever happens [or doesn't happen!] this weekend, another few days of warm temperatures [with respect to average] and clear/sunny skies will continue. Take advantage of these nice days while you can!! #TNwx #MSwx #ARwx #MOwx
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Western #TNwx and Northern #MSwx have been mainly dry, but a few showers have been moving from the south to the north in Northeast #ARwx this afternoon. High pressure to the east is driving these showers to the north, which should stay sub-severe.
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Cluster of showers and thunderstorms is attempting to get its act together in Shelby County. These are moving northeast at 25-30 mph and will have heavy rain and stronger winds [40-50 mph] in them #TNwx
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Taking the win that severe weather has generally been outside of the Mid-South on Wednesday. Still keeping an eye on storms in #ARwx, but we are [seemingly!] in a decent spot. #TNwx #MSwx
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The slight risk has been dropped throughout most of WEstern #TNwx but is still in place for most of #ARwx and Northern #MSwx. Keeping an eye on storms in Northern Arkansas as I type this out.
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Most of the Mid-South has been upgraded to a slight risk of severe weather on Wednesday, August 26th. Strong winds are the biggest threat out of this. Could have storms in the morning, which could hinder the risk a little bit, but the afternoon/evening hours could be stormy.
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While there have been some stronger winds in parts of Northwestern #TNwx and Northeast #ARwx, we have been able to avoid some VERY strong winds like parts of #MOwx and #KYwx have seen. Still keeping an eye on things, but cautiously optimistic.
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A few more counties in #TNwx were added to the severe thunderstorm watch, including Gibson, Benton, Carroll and Henry Counties. I don't anticipate this watch [which is until 3 AM] to be extended to the south, but keeping an eye on radar [which is 'behaving' locally].
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NASTY storms near Cape Girardeau, #MOwx as there is a BUNCH of lightning moving through/just south of this area. Fortunately, those storms should not be an issue for the Mid-South, but I'm keeping an eye on the storms in Northeastern #ARwx
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A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for Northwest #TNwx, Southeast #MOwx and Northeast #ARwx until 3 AM. Strong winds are the biggest issue with this. Expecting a line to weaken as it approaches the Mid-South, but it could still pack a bit of a punch. @MayorJohnHolden
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Cluster of showers and thunderstorms [some severe] continue to slide to the southeast at around 45 mph in #ARwx. Thinking this avoids #TNwx but could move across the Mississippi River in #MSwx by about 4 PM. Strong winds, blowing dust, heavy rain would be biggest issues.
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With a few showers and thunderstorms in Central and Northwestern #ARwx, the Storm Prediction Center has gone ahead and placed most of the Mid-South in a marginal risk [1/5] of severe weather today. Not expecting anything crazy, but keeping an eye on storms out west. #TNwx #MSwx
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📢PSA: @CityOfMemphis OEM continues maintenance of the Outdoor Warning Siren System today (8/17/26). You may hear sirens intermittently across parts of the City. 🧰 *NO WATCHES / WARNINGS currently in effect!* @3onyourside @WMCActionNews5 @WMCFirstAlert @FOX13Memphis @ABC24Memphis @NWSMemphis @memphisweather1 @MSCSK12 @MSCSK12Espanol
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Weather has cooperated nicely in Clarksdale #MSwx this evening for the 38th annual Sunflower River Blues & Gospel music festival! @RonChilders @PatrickEllisWx @RileyWinchWx @addisonbentley_ @WMCActionNews5
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Action News 5 First Alert Weather retweeted
Some smoke is around the Mid-South now and an air quality alert has been issued for Crittenden, DeSoto and Shelby Counties for Wednesday. A lack of winds [which helps 'clean' the air] and ongoing smoke from fires around the Western US will hinder air quality. #TNwx #MSwx #ARwx
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I feel bad for the areas in Northeastern #ARwx and Northwest #MSwx where it hasn't rained, as it feels like it is well over 100° right now.... Yeesh.....
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Skycam in Oxford, #MSwx doesn't look the happiest, either!
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While the Mid-South is free of severe weather, some 50 mph winds will be moving through Northern #MSwx over the next couple of hours. Heavy rain and lightning will accompany the storms, which are moving to the east-southeast at around 30 mph. Seen here is estimated ETA of storms
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A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Fayette, Hardeman and Haywood Counties in #TNwx for the potential of 60 mph winds. Heavy rain and lightning is within this storm, too, which is moving to the east at around 30 mph. Seen here is the ETA of the leading edge
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A line of thunderstorms is marching through Northeast #ARwx and Southeast #MOwx this afternoon. Heavy rain [biggest potential issue], lightning/thunder and 30-40 mph winds will accompany this line, which is moving to the east at around 30 mph. #TNwx
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