Max Claypool

1 month ago | wreg.com | Max Claypool

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s a sound all too familiar to Mid-Southerners – tornado sirens blaring across the region over the weekend as multiple twisters touched down. This scenario is unfortunately not uncommon and the reason why has everything to do with geography. “The Mid-South is in this unique position in the United States thanks to its proximity to the gulf,” said NWS Memphis Science and Operations Officer Mike Johnson.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Max Claypool

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s a sound all too familiar to Mid-Southerners – tornado sirens blaring across the region over the weekend as multiple twisters touched down. This scenario is unfortunately not uncommon and the reason why has everything to do with geography. “The Mid-South is in this unique position in the United States thanks to its proximity to the gulf,” said NWS Memphis Science and Operations Officer Mike Johnson.

1 month ago | wreg.com | Max Claypool

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Meteorological spring is here, and that means spring storms. From tornadoes to hail to lightning and damaging winds, the Mid-South gets it all. Ahead of the stormy weather, here are the different types of severe weather to help you prepare for the storm. Mid-Southerners are no strangers to severe weather and tornadoes are atop the list for dangers. Tornadoes are responsible for death and destruction in the Mid-South almost every spring.

1 month ago | wreg.com | Max Claypool

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Some severe storms could be making their way through the Mid-South Tuesday afternoon, bringing with them strong winds, and heavy rain. Thunderstorms will push across the Mississippi River around 1 p.m. These storms will bring heavy rain, gusty winds, a few rumbles of thunder, and possibly a severe thunderstorm warning or two. The storms will last a few hours and should be out of here before 6 p.m. Outside of thunderstorms, winds will gust in excess of 45 mph.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Max Claypool

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Severe thunderstorms could roll through the Mid-South Tuesday afternoon. We’re off to a cool start Monday morning with temperatures in the 30s and 40s. The good news is we’ll rebound to the 60s for afternoon highs. Skies will be mostly cloudy with winds picking up in the afternoon. Rain and thunderstorms are likely on Tuesday. A few storms may be severe, as a line of storms marches west to east across the Mid-South. The main concern with any severe storms will be damaging winds.