Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch to be issued on Motherâs Day By Erin Thomas | May 9, 2021 at 5:15 AM CDT - Updated May 9 at 5:48 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Severe thunderstorms will be possible this Motherâs Day afternoon and evening. Ahead of todayâs storms, we are already seeing breezy conditions and a
Wind Advisory will be in place for parts of the Mid-South from 7 AM - 5 PM, some gusts up to 40 mph will be possible.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed the Mid-South under an
ENHANCED RISK (3 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms today. Peak timing of todayâs severe storms will extend from mid-afternoon through late evening. The primary severe weather risks will include damaging winds and large hail. Flash flooding will be possible, particularly over east central Arkansas and north Mississippi Sunday evening. Secondary risks include a few short-lived tornadoes, over any portion of the Midsouth.
Clouds between Ripely and Henning Tennessee (Source: Hunter May) By Erin Thomas | May 9, 2021 at 6:05 AM CDT - Updated May 9 at 10:22 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Severe thunderstorms passed through Sunday afternoon and evening.
Severe Thunderstorm Watches were issued as a cold front advanced into the Mid-South.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed the Mid-South under an Enhanced Risk (3 out of 5) (Source: WMC)
The primary severe weather risks will include damaging winds and large hail. Flash flooding will be possible, particularly over east central Arkansas and north Mississippi Sunday evening. Secondary risks include a few short-lived tornadoes, over any portion of the Midsouth.
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As Mississippi residents recover from the latest round of severe weather, with the National Weather Service in Jackson confirming Tuesday s storms produced eight tornadoes, more storms are expected Sunday.
The latest forecast by the National Weather Service in Jackson includes heavy rainfall with thunderstorms for mostly western parts of Mississippi Sunday afternoon into the night.
Northwestern parts of the state, including areas around Yazoo City, Cleveland, Oxford and Ripley, could have severe storms capable of producing 60 mph damaging winds and small hail, according to the agency. Tornadoes cannot be ruled out.