Category: forecast discussion
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Winter, are you here? The people of Memphis are a bit confused. With spring right around the corner, why are we talking about snow and cold? We’re here to give you the answers straight from Mother Nature herself. But first, we have to start north. Nor’Easter Brings Cold Air South While Memphis sits under cloudy…
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Today is a chilly reminder that, despite clocks springing forward tonight and temperatures being in the 70s two days ago, spring doesn’t officially start until March 20 and the average last freeze of the year isn’t typically until March 19. We may not end up missing it by much this year when all is said…
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For those who have ever asked, or have followed along at home for some time, you know that I typically say “we’re never out of the woods until we get past the first weekend in March” when asked about s— potential. I’m changing one word in that response (even when winter is top 5 for…
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An unsettled, warm weather pattern is expected this week over the region, which will lead to a series of storms systems between now and this weekend. Tuesday Showers will be possible overnight into early Tuesday, but the first storm system arrives Tuesday morning in the form of a cold front. A much more favorable environment…
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After March rolled into the Mid-South like a lion, this weekend will be more like a lamb. With sunny skies and seasonal temperatures on tap, it’ll be a great few days to get out before the chance of rain rolls back into our picture to start the work week. A Wonderful Weekend After a cold…
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As we close out what will likely be the warmest February on record, March appears to be coming in like a lion as severe weather potential exists mainly early on Wednesday morning (March 1). A strong cold front will plow into a very warm, unstable, and moist airmass that resides across the eastern U.S. A…
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With four days left in the month, February is currently ranked as the warmest on record in Memphis (55.1°, which is a full 10° above the monthly average). Despite much cooler weather this weekend, we are projecting that the month will end as the warmest since records began in 1875, as the unusual warmth returns…
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As the close of February draws near, Mother Nature is ready to turn the page from winter to spring. After near record warmth across the region to start the week, the end of this week could bring more of the same, with the possibility of some storms mixed in too. Heating Up (Again…) After showers…
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Is it spring, winter, summer, or fall? While Mother Nature may still be undecided on the answer to that, the next week will feel more like early April than mid-February. That’s right, the warm weather is back and is shaping up to bring you a pretty good weekend in the metro. Wide World of Warmth…
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Quickie blog today, mainly to pass on our “Social Media 6-Day” forecast to you. It’s a continuation of the roller coaster ride we’ve been on lately! A cold front stalled over the area last night. As it pulled back to the north this morning right around sunrise, dense fog formed. it honestly was some of…
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Warm weather more suitable for March/April returns early this week as a storm system moves out of the Rockies and across the mid-section of the country into the Mississippi Valley by early Tuesday. Southerly wind has already set up across the region, returning a bit of moisture from the western Gulf as dewpoints climb through…
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Can Mother Nature make up her mind? Will Memphis be seeing six more weeks of winter or is spring right around the corner? Sadly, not even Punxsutawney Phil can tell at this point what’s next on this wild roller coaster ride of weather. But we’ve got your back here at MWN! The Deep, Short Chill…
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A couple of rather seasonal late January days provided for decent weather this weekend in the Mid-South. A brief warm-up will occur the next few days before another cold front moves through, knocking temperatures back down to near average levels. No major Arctic blasts are forecast to affect the Memphis area in the next week…
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Where has old man winter been for the past few weeks? Well, he has been found and is coming back again to the Memphis area, bringing temperatures that are much more seasonable for the metro. First, though, we need to get through our next chance of rain. A Wet Wednesday Commute? After a beautiful day…
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A bright sunny day with highs in the 70s in January sometimes ends with a bang. As in thunder. That appears to be the case tonight as storms, some potentially strong to severe, move through the Mid-South. Enjoy the awesome weather today, then be prepared for the likelihood of thunder and lightning as you retire…
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** UPDATED 1:15PM FRIDAY** After a week of rain, cloudiness, and an occasional rumble of thunder, next week is looking sunnier already. However, here in the metro we need to get through one of more weekend of unsettled weather before that bright sunshine sticks around for at least a few days. While the sun will…
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Is this winter or is this spring? With a chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the week ahead and temperatures in the 50s and 60s, many are wondering where Mother Nature sent away winter to and when it might come back. Severe Potential on Monday Night Showers and a few thunderstorms have been rolling through…
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For those of you who were tired of the 88 hours of sub-freezing temperatures we had late last week and into the weekend, you got your wish. We’re back in the 70s! Welcome to the bipolar weather of Memphis, where lingering snow one day is completely melted by 60s and 70s the next day! Arrival…
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Thought we had a pretty solid forecast going last night with a dusting to possibly an inch of snow on Friday. That was until the Thursday morning model data started coming in… It appears now like earlier snow totals were conservative. Multiple models, including the American GFS, European, 2 of 3 flavors of the North…
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Greetings to all and Happy New Year from MWN! First a word of thanks to all who supported us with your visits, questions and comments, app downloads, and calendar purchases in 2016! We had a great year and look forward to more of the same in 2017! Speaking of more of the same… we’ve been…
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