Chelsea Chandler

Memphis

Meteorologist at WHBQ-TV (Memphis, TN)

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Sights, sounds and flavors of Italy return to Memphis with family-friendly festival

1 week ago | fox13memphis.com | Chelsea Chandler

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - If you’re craving pasta, cannoli and a little friendly competition, the Memphis Italian Festival might be exactly what you're looking for this weekend. Held at Marquette Park in Memphis, the festival is full of food and fun. It’s a celebration of family, faith and heritage. And on Friday, Marquette Park is the place to be. The Memphis Italian Festival bringing the sights, sounds and, of course, the flavors of Italy to East Memphis.
Memphis has already seen nearly 34 inches of rain this year

1 week ago | fox13memphis.com | Chelsea Chandler

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - We’re wrapping up May on a soggy note. Memphis has picked up nearly 9 inches of rain this month, well above average, and we’ve already seen close to 34 inches so far this year. And here’s the kicker-there’s still more rain in the forecast before we turn the page to June. So what does all of that really mean? Let’s break it down. That kind of rainfall across the Memphis area adds up to well over 180 billion gallons of water.
Central High's Jazz Band to be honored with Beale Street celebration

1 week ago | fox13memphis.com | Chelsea Chandler

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Central High School Warrior Band just jazzed its way into the history books. The band took first place at the 29th annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition and Festival in New York City — an honor only the top 15 high school jazz bands in the country even get the chance to compete for. The event is hosted by Jazz at Lincoln Center, and it’s considered one of the most prestigious competitions of its kind.
Memphis family picking up pieces after tree lands on home during severe weather

1 week ago | fox13memphis.com | Chelsea Chandler

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A family in Memphis is picking up the pieces after strong storms rolled through Sunday, bringing down a large tree onto their home. The tree came crashing down on a house in Parkway Village along Castleman Street near Knight Arnold, punching through the roof and leaving a gaping hole above the living room. Significant damage could be seen from the street, with the porch partially crushed and the front door barely accessible. Inside, water damage has already started to set in.
Rethinking your space: Spring Vesta Home Show in full swing this week

2 weeks ago | fox13memphis.com | Chelsea Chandler

GERMANTOWN, Tenn. - If you love luxury, design or just want to dream big, this might be the event for you. The 2025 Spring Vesta Home Show is in full swing in Germantown this weekIt's your chance to walk through six fully built and beautifully decorated homes that feel straight out of a magazine. From open floor plans to spa-inspired bathrooms and gourmet kitchens, every inch of these homes is designed to wow.
South Korea brings flavor and flair to this year's Memphis in May opening ceremony

3 weeks ago | fox13memphis.com | Chelsea Chandler

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis in May is officially underway. And this year's honored country, South Korea, is bringing the flavor and the festivities. The celebration officially kicked off Wednesday at Liberty Park in Memphis with a lot of energy — and funk. The Funkaholics drumline from Whitehaven led the opening parade straight to the main stage, where this year's opening ceremony brought the beat and a global flavor.
For this couple, Memphis in May BBQ contest is backdrop of their love story

3 weeks ago | fox13memphis.com | Chelsea Chandler

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - When you think of the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, you probably don't think of a love story. But that's where one couple fell in love and got married. 12 years later, they're still celebrating. Will and Julia are part of The Greaseland Porkers, a team that's been part of Memphis in May for 28 years.
Future looking delicious as Jr. Barbecue Cooking Contest stirs up competition

3 weeks ago | fox13memphis.com | Chelsea Chandler

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is known for bringing out the best in BBQ. But this year, it's also serving up something brand new: A chance for the next generation of pit masters to shine. For the first time ever, Memphis in May is hosting its Jr. Barbecue Cooking Contest — and some talented teens from Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) are stepping up to the pit.
Memphis in May's BBQ contest bringing all the smoke to Liberty Park

3 weeks ago | fox13memphis.com | Chelsea Chandler

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - It's the third week in May and you know what that means — the Memphis in May's World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is officially firing up at Liberty Park. For the next four days, the smell of smoked meat, secret sauces and sizzling grills will fill the air as more than 250 teams from around the world compete for over $150,000 in prize money. The main categories include ribs, shoulder, and whole hog — and yes, the competition is as juicy as the meat.
Meet the squall line tornado that's becoming a dangerous threat in the Mid-South

3 weeks ago | fox13memphis.com | Chelsea Chandler

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Mid-South is used to tornado warnings. But a new study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is helping us better understand one of the most unpredictable threats we face: tornadoes that form in fast-moving squall lines. These storms are called quasi-linear convective systems, or QLCSs. You’ve seen them before — long lines of storms that sweep through overnight.