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9/13 Sizzling temps today with the possibility of an afternoon downpour
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Above average temps through week, rain moving in over weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Good Thursday morning!
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Highs reach the upper 90s Sunday with a heat advisory in effect
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Highs peaked in the middle 90s Saturday afternoon with periods of showers nearby, even as most of the day remained partly cloudy. Overnight, temperatures will fall gradually through the 80s and into the 70s after midnight. Lows bottom out in the lower to middle 70s around sunrise.
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9/12 Midday First Alert: Isolated Downpours Possible as Heat Builds Across the Area
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First Alert: Heat advisory in effect Sunday with lower rain chances on the way (09/12/2026)
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First Alert: Finally, some much needed rain, but the heat isn’t over yet
Memphis and much of the Mid-South got some rain today and a few even endured thunderstorms. Fortunately, it was heavy rain and lightning for the most part. Rain chances will linger through the weekend, but the chance will be minimal. It’s the heat that remains the big story because we have more hot days ahead for the weekend and next week.
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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...
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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.