UPDATED SUNDAY
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued Sunday night until 9 p.m. for parts of Shelby and Fayette counties.
Sixty mph wind and hail are possible. At 8:18, a severe thunderstorms was near Millington, moving east.
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The News Channel 3 viewing area remains under a Heat Advisory Sunday until 7 p.m. as the heat index will likely remain at or below 105 degrees across the region.
Multiple counties in east Arkansas, north Mississippi, and west Tennessee are also under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 p.m. Shelby County was under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 2:45 p.m., but it expired.
Additional strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and early evening as a cold front approaches and then stalls out on Monday. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the entire News Channel 3 viewing area in the SLIGHT risk category for damaging straight-line winds with Sunday’s storms.
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Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101.
After Sunday’s frontal passage, temperatures will cool back down closer to normal seasonal readings.
Take breaks! Drink water!
Dangerously hot weather will continue over the next several days. Modify your outdoor plans to give your body time to recover from this heat. Check on your loved ones and especially those that may not have electricity.