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It is a HIGH RISK Severe Weather Day across the entire Mid-South. Rounds of rain are expected throughout the day. All types of severe weather may be possible including hail, damaging winds, and even tornadoes.
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TORNADO WATCH issued until midnight for Alcorn, Benton, Lafayette, Marshall and Tippah counties in Mississippi; and Fayette, Hardeman and McNairy counties in Tennessee.
— NWS Memphis (@NWSMemphis) March 17, 2021
Here comes Round 2 of the heavy rain and thunderstorms! These are non severe but putting out a LOT of heavy rain, gusty winds, and lightning. The Tornado Watch remains in effect through 1 PM and has been expanded to south central and east MS where the threat is the greatest.
There have been reports of minor street flooding 4 to 6 inches in west Jonesboro, in the 400 block of Monroe and Washington. Police are monitoring the low roadway areas.
The Millington Fire Department reported flooding in some low lying areas in north Shelby County.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Shelby and Tipton counties until 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Alcorn, Prentiss and Tishomingo counties in Mississippi until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Thousands of power outages have been reported in the WREG viewing area as of 10 a.m. Wednesday. Memphis Light, Gas and Water reported 2,923 people were without power with the majority of the outages being in the Corodova and Bartlett areas.
In Arkansas, Entergy reported more than 7,000 people were without power and in Mississippi that number was less than 1,000.
Those numbers are expected to fluctuate as strong storms continue to move through the Mid-South Wednesday.
Over 5 – 7 inches of water is covering HWY 17 in Tiplersville, just south of Walnut (Tippah Co), MS.
Storm Tracker 3S Radar has indicated between 2 – 3 inches of rain. The NWS has issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for Fayette, Hardeman, McNairy Counties in TN, and Alcorn, Benton, DeSoto, Marshall, Tate, Tippah Counties in MS until 12:15 PM.
The Bartlett Police Department says the weather warning siren at 4620 North Brunswick Road is under repair. If you live in the area, please watch the weather radar and be weather aware during these storms. BFD is working to fix the problem.
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It’s a mess out there. Shelby County is covered up in heavy rain, with strong winds, thunder and lightning. This is the first round of rain, we’ll get a break, then more storms arrive during lunch and again around rush hour. These storms may be severe.
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Alcorn, Benton, Tippah, Desoto, Marshall and Tate counties in Mississippi; and Fayette, Hardeman and McNairy counties in Tennessee until 12:15 p.m.
The third potentially severe round of storms arrives Wednesday evening around 6 p.m., WREG’s Wendy Nations says.
After the morning storms lift NE, a second round of storms will line up around midday and cross the MS River. Be #weatheraware and prepared. Keep your cell phones charged, download the WREG weather app, check the forecast before you head out.
All Mississippi Department of Health vaccination sites and testing locations are closed Wednesday, March 17, due to the severe weather.
Parts of the MidSouth could see anywhere from 0.50 to over 2.5 inches of rain today
8:24 a.m. Radar Check
As storms march across the Midsouth, they are putting out heavy rain, lots of lightning, strong winds up to 50 mph, and reports of hail.
The City of Memphis says vaccine appointments for Wednesday, March 17, have been canceled due to the weather. Emails will be sent out to those who had an appointment today regarding rescheduling.
The Bartlett Police Department says the weather warning siren at 4620 New Brunswick Road is under repair. If you live in the area, please watch the weather radar and be weather aware during these storms. BFD is working to fix the problem.
These morning storms are producing massive lightning shows, strong gusty winds 40-50 mph and even pea size hail. Please be careful out on the roadways today. This is a day to be “weather aware” as we are in the HIGH/MODERATE risk category for severe weather.
Rush hour is going to be a beast this AM in North Mississippi, especially in DeSoto County lifting north, and Tate, Panola, and Lafayette Counties in MS. Slow down, add extra travel time, and use caution. Winds are strong, lightning is frequent, and rain is super heavy.
Strong winds being reported on storms across north Mississippi, primarily the one that moved out of Batesville and now heading towards Alesville and Oxford. Be prepared for heavy rain, strong winds, lightning, possible hail.
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Coahoma County,Tunica County, Tallahatchie, Quitman County, and Panola County until 7:15 a.m.
