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First Alert Forecast: Scattered storms could impact Friday afternoon, evening plans
FRIDAY: A cold front moves through Friday, helping to break the excessive heat. Highs ease into the lower to middle 90s under partly sunny skies. Scattered showers and storms develop during the afternoon and evening - which could impact high school football games and outdoor plans. A few storms could bring gusty winds and brief heavy downpours, leading to localized street flooding. Storms fade after sunset with lows in the middle 70s and patchy fog possible by early Saturday.
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Extreme heat grips Tennessee and California as Los Angeles ties temperature record
(CNN)- Extreme heat is gripping parts of the United States, bringing triple-digit temperatures to Tennessee and record-setting conditions to California. Memphis and Nashville have experienced temperatures above 100 degrees over the past week as residents deal with the prolonged heat. “Shoes hot, burning up,” Memphis resident Angel Brown said while...
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Thursday evening First Alert Forecast from Chief Meteorologist Ron Childers-September 10, 2026
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First Alert Forecast: Heat, humidity remain; storm chance increase late week
THURSDAY: Hot and humid conditions persist with highs in the middle to upper 90s again under mostly to partly sunny skies. ‘Feels like’ temps will likely exceed 105º during the afternoon. Moisture increases late in the day with a chance of scattered showers and storms., generally north of I-40. One or two storm could turn locally heavy. Lows remain warm in the middle to upper 70s amid variably cloudy skies.
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‘Feels like 150!’: Memphians battle heat fatigue amid continued triple-digit temps
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - According to Action News 5’s First Alert Weather Team, there have been nine days at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in 2026 so far. First Alert Meteorologist Riley Winch said the 103-degree high on September 6 was also the hottest temperature in Memphis since July 8, 2022.
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Dust Devil Spins Through Covington Cornfield as Mid-South Heat Wave Bakes Tipton County
A swirling dust devil tore across a rural roadway and into a cornfield near Covington, Tennessee, catching the eye of a Gatlinburg woman whose camera captured the whole spectacle. Honor Wright recorded the whirlwind as it crossed the road and moved through the field, picking up loose debris along the way before dissipating within minutes.
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Memphis experiences prolonged heat wave, temperature remains above normal
A heat wave is ongoing in Memphis, with daily temperatures remaining above normal for more than a month, according to a recent temperature graph for 2026. The graph shows a dark gray stripe indicating the normal daily high and low temperatures, which began to slope downward around mid-August. Despite this, observed temperatures continued to trend upward.
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Wednesday evening First Alert Forecast from Chief Meteorologist Ron Childers-September 9, 2026
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First Alert: The heat continues, but rain chances are on the rise
The heat continues to keep a grip on the Mid-South as well as a mainly dry pattern. Another Heat Advisory will in place for much of the area Wednesday from 11 AM to 8 PM as we have more heat to endure. A weak cold front will bring a better chance of scattered but widespread rain to the area by the end of the week. That will be accompanied by somewhat cooler temperatures to follow.
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WEATHER VAULT: Hurricane Betsy 1965
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Before Katrina, Hurricane Betsy was the benchmark hurricane for the New Orleans area, and it happened during a strong El Niño. The three month period of August to October 1965 saw the Niño 3.4 region warm 1.6 degrees Celsius or 2.88 degrees Fahrenheit above average.
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Tenn. requests FEMA assistance after August storm
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First Alert Forecast: Hot, air quality issues Wednesday; few storm chances late week
WEDNESDAY: Heat and humidity hang tough through midweek. Under mostly sunny skies, expect highs in the middle to upper 90s; ‘feels like’ temps again topping 105-110º. A CODE ORANGE Air Quality Alert is in place as it has become unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, older adults and those with respiratory conditions. Rain chances remain low; though, a spotty storm can’t be ruled out. Expect skies to remain mostly clear overnight with lows in the 70s to near 80.
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Memphis storm exposes infrastructure gaps as Black communities rally to keep residents safe
After a powerful August storm left more than 140,000 without power, Memphis residents organized to provide support as questions grew about the city's infrastructure. When a powerful storm swept through Memphis on Aug. 22, it took only about 30 minutes to leave a lasting mark. Straight-line winds exceeding 70 mph...
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Tennessee asks for FEMA assistance for Mid-Southerners affected by August bow echo storm
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Memphis doctors warn heat illness symptoms can appear even after you get inside
With dangerous heat continuing across the Mid-South, doctors are warning that people may be dehydrated without realizing it, and some symptoms of heat-related illness may not become noticeable until after someone comes back inside. Parts of the Mid-South are under a heat advisory in effect through Saturday evening, with heat...
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THE BREAKDOWN: Memphis History with 100+ Degree Heat
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - 2026 has seen 8 days above 100 degrees as of September 8th, making it the year with the most 100 degree days since 2022. No question it’s been hot, but have you ever wondered what years saw the most 100+ degree days in Memphis?. The...
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Dust tornado caught on camera outside Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Gatlinburg woman captured a wild wind phenomenon outside of Memphis Friday. Honor Wright’s camera was rolling when they drove into the path of a dirt tornado, also known as a dust devil. In the video, you can see the dust devil cross the roadway and go through a cornfield, picking up […]