Author: Erik Proseus

June 2024 Climate Report for Memphis, TN

July 6, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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accuracy, climate data

Temperatures were slightly above average and precipitation was well below average in Memphis for the month of June 2024.
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Summer is in high gear; what about thunderstorm chances?

June 22, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, heat, intern, summer

Several of you have commented that it seemed like a decent spring in Memphis this year turned pretty suddenly to summer about a week or so ago. Though May was a couple of degrees above average as a whole, that was mostly driven by warm overnight lows. We first hit 90 degrees on June 9…
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Summer is here! Heat, humidity, and poor air quality

June 13, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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air quality, heat, summer

An extended period of “late spring” is coming to an end. The past month has featured brief periods of hot weather, but generally with fairly moderate humidity levels. Even when we have hit 90 degrees, which has only been a couple of times, there has been no noticeable heat index. That changes this weekend. Thursday’s…
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A few storms, then a taste of late spring, before summer arrives late next week

June 8, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, Uncategorized

We’ve had a pretty busy spring severe weather season, particularly in May. But we appear to be moving out of the heart of severe season and towards the “heat and humidity” season many of us dread. But before we get too far into early summer, we’ll get one more chance to enjoy late spring in…
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May 2024 Climate Report for Memphis, TN

June 8, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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accuracy, climate data

May Climate Recap Following in April’s footsteps, the month of May was warmer than normal by over 2 degrees, as was repeated across most of the eastern U.S. In fact, all but six days in May were warmer than average. However, extreme heat did not occur, as Memphis did not reach 90 degrees during the…
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Multiple rounds of storms the next several days

May 21, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, severe weather

After a 3-day short respite from a rainy pattern, we’re headed right back into one that will take us through the rest of the week and also affect at least some of the weekend. We’ll start with the next 24 hours though, which looks to include two likely rounds of showers and storms on Wednesday.…
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Strong to severe storms likely Wednesday night

May 7, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, severe weather, Uncategorized

Another severe weather event is poised to affect a large area, including the Mid-South, on Wednesday. The area under a heightened risk includes much of the Ohio Valley, mid to lower Mississippi Valley, to as far west as Dallas. Locally, the main threat window is Wednesday night between about 9pm-3am. (The event will not last…
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Severe weather season delivers a couple thunderstorm chances this week

April 14, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, severe thunderstorms

We’ve made it into the heart of spring, which means we’re also into spring severe weather season, which continues for the next month to six weeks. High temperatures in the 80+ range are 5-7 degrees above normal, so with a couple of frontal systems moving through this week, we’ll need to keep an eye on…
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March 2024 Climate Report for Memphis, TN

April 9, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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accuracy, climate data

March Climate Recap The month of March was warmer than normal by almost three degrees. High temperatures ranged from the 50’s to the low 80’s, while lows ranged from 29 to the low 60’s. Overall, only 11 days during the month saw an average temperature below normal (as low as 13 degrees below normal), while…
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Eclipse, severe storms, and heavy rain – oh my!

April 6, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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eclipse, event weather, forecast discussion, total eclipse

Next week will be a busy week to be a meteorologist! Let’s set expectations as we head into it… Saturday The cooler weather of the past few days is relenting as high pressure shifts east and a southerly flow of air moves over the region. Temperatures will moderate today, especially once morning high clouds depart,…
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Early look at potential weather trends for the eclipse

March 28, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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long-range forecast, total eclipse

The BACKGROUND If you are a longtime follower of this site/blog and our content in general, you know I’m not real keen on looking beyond a week out in our forecast, especially when details unresolvable several days out could end up producing wild swings in the resulting weather. For instance: pinpoint temperatures that could mean…
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2024 Total Solar Eclipse Details

March 9, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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eclipse, total eclipse

Many of you recall the total solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 that passed directly over Nashville and provided the Memphis area with a view of 93% obscuration of the sun. In fact, some of you might still have your eclipse glasses from that event, hanging on to them in anticipation of the next total…
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February 2024 Climate Report for Memphis, TN

March 8, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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accuracy, climate data

February Climate Recap The month of February was warmer than normal by over six degrees, ranking it the sixth warmest February on record. High temperatures ranged from the 50’s to the upper 70’s, while lows ranged from near 30 to the mid 60’s. Overall, only six days during the month saw an average temperature below…
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A spring-like week ahead with some unsettled weather

March 3, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion

It’s only the beginning of March and we already have a rainy week ahead of us! The end of February brought along a well-pronounced taste of spring, and that will persist into the upcoming work week. Mild to warm temperatures and chances of rain will mostly be the memo for this week as low-pressure systems…
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Spring is arriving! Is severe weather far behind?

February 25, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion

Leave it to Mr. Groundhog to get one right once in a while, despite the long-term track record. (A broken clock is still right twice a day!) The month of February has, despite a couple a short-lived cold spells, been much warmer than average overall. Through Saturday, only five days this month have been colder…
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January 2024 Climate Report for Memphis, TN

February 4, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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accuracy, climate data

January Climate Recap The month of January was colder than normal as a whole due to widespread snow cover around mid-month. The year started out with high temperatures in the mid to upper 40’s, climbing to the low 50’s by the 7th and to the 60’s on the 11th. It all went downhill afterwards, with…
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A rainy Sunday, then a dry pattern before active weather returns late week

February 4, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion

Happy wet Sunday! Last week proved to be a nice change of pace with average to above normal temperatures and drier weather, which was especially welcome after the mid-to-late active January weeks! The beginning of this week appears to be a similar, calmer story despite what last night and today would suggest. A frontal boundary…
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After a winter week, looking ahead at a milder, but wet week

January 21, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion

Happy cold, but optimistic Sunday! After a wintry week with snow, ice, and re-freezing roads, we’re looking ahead at a sort-of “recovery” week on both the road and drought aspects. We’ve had a cold start today, but we’re still on an upward path toward milder temperatures. Along that path, though, will be a very wet…
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2023 Yearly Climate Review for Memphis, TN

January 20, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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accuracy, annual summary, climate data

Climate Recap 2023 will go into the history books as the fourth warmest year on record in Memphis with near average precipitation for the year. However, those overall statistics do now tell the entire story, particularly with respect to precipitation. Below is a summary of monthly temperature and precipitation data. On average, spring and summer…
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Winter storm wrap-up, colder than #StupidCold, and one more shot at winter precip

January 16, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, winter storm, winter weather

Quick blog this evening… We made it through the MLK winter storm with a pretty solid 4-6″ thick blanket over the area (some more, some less). The sunshine returned today and started to work its magic on the major streets, but those side streets are still a mess. Fortunately not a sheet of ice, so…
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