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The National Weather Service in Memphis has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for… Eastern Shelby County in Tennessee…
* Until 300 PM CDT.
* At 130 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE…Trained spotters reported.
IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include… Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Millington, Cordova, Memphis, Lakeland, Arlington, Ellendale, Frayser, Midtown Memphis, Eads, Downtown Memphis, Elmore Park, Spring Lake, Raleigh, White Station, Lucy, Brunswick and Lenow.
Severe Flash Flood Warning in effect until 3:00 PM CDT.
At 2:15 PM in Bartlett, the temperature stands at 78.3°F with an overcast sky. Winds are light at 3.5 mph, and there has been no recorded precipitation so far today. Conditions are currently unsettled, with numerous clouds looming, hinting at the potential for more rain later in the day.
The forecast for today indicates a high of 81.3°F and a low of 68.9°F. Winds may pick up to 12.4 mph, contributing to a feeling of humidity in the air. There is a 57% chance of precipitation, with total expected rainfall reaching up to 0.95 in. Thunderstorms are likely, which could bring heavy downpours and gusty winds.
Tonight, temperatures will drop to a low of 74.1°F with winds up to 8.5 mph. The chance of precipitation lessens to 37%, though overcast conditions will prevail. The atmosphere will remain charged as the day transitions into night.
The Severe Flash Flood Warning has been issued due to reports of flash flooding in the area, with trained weather spotters noting 3 to 5 inches of rain has already fallen, and an additional 2 to 3 inches could occur within the hour. Residents are advised to exercise caution and stay informed about weather updates.
Today's Details
7-Day Forecast
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 81°F | 69°F | Thunderstorm: slight or moderate |
| Saturday | 92°F | 72°F | Rain showers: moderate |
| Sunday | 82°F | 71°F | Rain: slight |
| Monday | 70°F | 66°F | Overcast |
| Tuesday | 82°F | 63°F | Overcast |
| Wednesday | 89°F | 68°F | Thunderstorm: slight or moderate |
| Thursday | 91°F | 77°F | Drizzle: moderate |