Tyler Eliasen

Memphis

Chief Meteorologist at WREG-TV (Memphis, TN)

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Significant severe storm threat Friday evening

3 weeks ago | wreg.com | Tyler Eliasen |Jake Dalton

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A TORNADO WATCH is now in effect until 2 AM. A heightened risk for severe storms Friday evening as much of the Mid-South is in either a level 3 or 4 (out of 5) on the threat scale. Late Friday afternoon, scattered storms will start building across northern Arkansas and will head our way through the evening. Timing for the Memphis Metro is roughly 6-9pm (areas in eastern Arkansas a bit sooner). Storms will clear out to the east after midnight.
Severe Threat Wednesday, Late-Week Flooding Concerns

2 months ago | wreg.com | Tyler Eliasen

TUESDAY – We’ll wake up to high 30s closer to the Missouri bootheel, low to mid 40s everywhere else. Despite the chilly start Tuesday, sunshine along with southerly flow will allow us to warm into the lower to mid 70s. Pretty much a picture-perfect day that you should make plans to enjoy, because our weather goes downhill again on Wednesday. WEDNESDAY – Another significant severe threat will unfold across the Mid-South Wednesday afternoon into the evening.
Bitter cold with wind chills near zero the next few days

Feb 19, 2025 | wreg.com | David Royer |Jake Dalton |Tyler Eliasen

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The snow may have stopped, but now it’s the temperatures that are falling, and they’ll be ice-cold for days. Wednesday afternoon, temperatures ranged from 18 in Blytheville to 25 in Corinth, with wind chills as low as 1 degree across the area. Extreme Cold Warnings were already in effect in the area, and it was only set to get colder. We wake up to single digits and low teens early Thursday, but it will feel like it’s below zero.
Winter storm passes through the Mid-South

Jan 10, 2025 | wreg.com | Tyler Eliasen

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Another winter storm is in the books!Several inches of snow fell across a good chunk of the Mid-South late Thursday night through Friday morning. The 5-7″+ swath we had been predicting throughout the week along the I-40 corridor panned out very nicely. The further north or south you went, the totals began to taper off slightly as expected.
Heavy snow moves in overnight; winter storm brings a mixed bag for some

Jan 9, 2025 | wreg.com | Tyler Eliasen

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Snowfall will intensify overnight and remain heavy at times through Friday morning. It will gradually taper off from west to east Friday afternoon. We’re still on track for a large swath of 5-7”+ along the I-40 corridor down into northern Mississippi, especially for areas closer to the state line. Deeper into northern Mississippi there’s likely to be some periods of sleet, freezing rain, and possibly even straight rain.
Winter storm latest: Heavy snow expected Thursday into Friday

Jan 8, 2025 | wreg.com | Tyler Eliasen

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — We’re on track for a major winter storm to impact the Mid-South, with several inches of snow falling Thursday night through early Friday afternoon. Expect bitterly cold temperatures in the high teens/low 20s early Thursday, but we should actually see a decent warmup during the day with light southerly flow kicking in through the afternoon. For at least a short time we’ll climb into the mid to high 30s. Other than the cold, we have no issues through Thursday afternoon.
Winter storm latest; several inches of snow expected

Jan 7, 2025 | wreg.com | Tyler Eliasen

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s safe to say that everybody in the WREG viewing area is going to get at least two or three inches of snow. We’re headed into the lower 20s by early Wednesday, but the winds will be very light. It’s a good idea to drip your faucets to be safe. Wednesday we will battle the cloud cover again, but the sunshine should win out in spots by the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower to mid-30s. Other than the cold, we have no issues through Thursday afternoon.
Winter storm latest; several inches of snow expected in spots

Jan 7, 2025 | wreg.com | Tyler Eliasen

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hope you’re staying warm!We’re headed into the lower 20s by early Wednesday, but the winds will be very light. It’s a good idea to drip your faucets to be safe. Wednesday we will battle the cloud cover again, but the sunshine should win out in spots by the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower to mid-30s. Other than the cold, we have no issues through Thursday afternoon. The first flakes will begin to fly Thursday evening and snowfall will intensify overnight.
Winter storm likely; potentially snowy day Friday

Jan 6, 2025 | wreg.com | Tyler Eliasen

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Welcome to winter!Temperatures all week long will remain well below normal with highs in the lower to mid-30s and lows in the lower to mid-20s. Cold enough that you’ll want to drip your faucets at night to be safe. All eyes are on our winter storm late in the week.
Election Day forecast

Nov 4, 2024 | wreg.com | Tyler Eliasen

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Election Day is upon us, and depending on when you head to the polls on Tuesday, you may be dodging showers and storms. The morning hours will be very mild and breezy, but mainly dry. Rain chances will be increasing from west to east during the afternoon and evening. In eastern Arkansas, some heavier downpours will arrive as early lunchtime. Around Memphis and Shelby County, it won’t be until early to mid-afternoon.