Memphis Storms News Today

Thousands of Memphis, Light, Gas & Water (MLGW) customers were left without power after strong storms swept through the Mid-South early Monday morning.

As the Mid-South braces for the first winter storm of the year, thousands are bracing for possible power outages.

Federal disaster assistance has been approved to assist in recovery efforts following storms that blew through the Mid-South in July, according to FEMA.

Thousands of Memphis Light, Gas and Water customers are without power Sunday morning from scattered thunderstorms through the night and the early morning.

Between 3,000 and 5,000 Memphis, Lights, Gas and Water (MLGW) customers lost power due to cars hitting poles in Wednesdays storms, the utility company said.

In meteorological terms, Hurricane Elvis was a "derecho," which, in its most basic form, is a very long-lived severe wind event. Nothing like your typical summer thunderstorms.

Two days after another severe thunderstorm knocked out power to tens of thousands of Memphis, Light, Gas & Water (MLGW) customers, the company said they expect to complete their restoration

Congressman Steve Cohen is calling on Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to seek disaster assistance for Shelby County following the severe thunderstorms that left widespread damage across the area.

Severe weather potential for Wednesday