Weather
Mid-South Weather Thursday: Isolated Severe Storms Possible
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Memphis, TN – Parts of the Mid-South could see isolated severe thunderstorms Thursday, with damaging winds possible from late afternoon into the evening across portions of West Tennessee and surrounding areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, a marginal risk, Level 1 of 5, for severe thunderstorms is in place Thursday. The outlook includes Memphis and stretches across portions of West Tennessee, eastern Arkansas and the Missouri Bootheel.
Damaging winds will be the primary concern with any storms that become severe. The Weather Service also lists localized heavy rainfall as a secondary threat.
Forecasters expect the main window for stronger storms to develop during the late afternoon and evening. Storms are forecast to generally move from west-northwest toward the east-southeast.
The severe weather threat is considered isolated rather than widespread. A marginal risk means severe storms are expected to be limited in duration, coverage or intensity, but individual storms can still produce hazardous conditions.
Rainfall is not expected to be widespread across the entire Mid-South. However, the Weather Service said a few locations could receive beneficial rainfall, especially where thunderstorms develop.
Residents in Memphis, Shelby County and other communities across West Tennessee should monitor forecasts Thursday as the timing and location of individual storms become clearer.
People with outdoor or travel plans during the late afternoon and evening should remain weather-aware and have a way to receive warnings in case a stronger storm develops nearby.
