Category: severe weather

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 […]
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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 […]
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Details on the severe weather threat for Wednesday

August 8, 2023

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Erik Proseus

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severe thunderstorms, severe weather

As if we needed even more proof that this one of the busiest Mid-South summers for severe weather, yet another threat presents itself […]
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Beautiful spring weather may be interrupted by severe weather on Saturday

April 13, 2023

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, severe weather

A cloudy and cool Easter weekend gave way into a pleasant early week for the Memphis Metro. As the weekend approaches, we prepare […]
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Return of warmth brings a risk of severe storms, and a few words to close out 2022

December 31, 2022

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Erik Proseus

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commentary, forecast discussion, severe weather

Another year with overall above average temperatures and precipitation is wrapping up, though this month will end up slightly cooler than average, but […]
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Severe weather outlook for Friday night

December 9, 2021

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, forecast models, severe thunderstorms, severe weather

The Setup A warm front will move north over us early Friday morning, bringing (even more) warm and humid air into the Mid-South. […]
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Rain returns Thursday, severe weather possible Saturday

February 20, 2019

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, severe weather

Our rain has finally gone away, but unfortunately it won’t stay that way for very long. Multiple rounds of showers are expected to […]
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Election Eve severe weather potential

November 4, 2018

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, severe weather

We have officially entered secondary severe weather season. The Halloween storms provided a highly-visible reminder by messing with people’s outdoor plans – some […]
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Severe Weather Awareness 2018: Weather Radio and Mobile Alert Apps

March 2, 2018

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Erik Proseus

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emergency alert system, NOAA weather radio, severe weather, SWAW

Today’s Severe Weather Awareness Week topic covers a couple of ways of receiving warning information – NOAA Weather Radio and mobile alert apps. […]
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Severe Weather Awareness 2018: Severe Thunderstorms

March 1, 2018

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Erik Proseus

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safety tips, severe thunderstorms, severe weather, SWAW

There are approximately 2,000 thunderstorms in progress around the world at any given time. Most of these storms are beneficial and bring needed […]
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Severe Weather Awareness 2018: Tornado Safety

February 28, 2018

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Erik Proseus

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education, safety tips, severe weather, SWAW, tornado

The El Reno, OK EF-3 tornado of May 31, 2013, taken from about one mile away by storm chaser Nick Hellums. Tornadoes are […]
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Severe Weather Awareness 2018: Lightning Safety

February 27, 2018

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Erik Proseus

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lightning, severe weather, SWAW

Severe Weather Awareness Week continues with a look at how to stay safe when lightning is nearby. Any lightning safety plan should incorporate […]
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Severe Weather Awareness 2018: Flooding and Flash Floods

February 26, 2018

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Erik Proseus

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flash flood, flooding, severe weather, SWAW

Floods and flash floods occur every year in the Mid South. River flooding occurs seasonally when winter or spring rains or torrential rains […]
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Severe Weather Awareness 2018: SKYWARN Spotters and Social Media Reporting

February 25, 2018

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Erik Proseus

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severe weather, skywarn, SWAW

Though severe weather often occurs within a defined “season” in the spring to early summer (plus a secondary “season” in the fall), as […]
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March arrives like a lion – details on potential severe weather

February 28, 2017

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, severe weather

As we close out what will likely be the warmest February on record, March appears to be coming in like a lion as […]
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Warm February ends wet; TN Severe Weather Awareness Week

February 25, 2017

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, severe weather

With four days left in the month, February is currently ranked as the warmest on record in Memphis (55.1°, which is a full […]
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Waterlogged Mid-South begins to dry out, and a little commentary

March 14, 2016

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Erik Proseus

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commentary, event recap, flooding, severe weather

Recap of the past week What an amazing weather week! The stage was set with daily record rainfall amounts on Wednesday and Thursday […]
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Changes to severe weather products coming, including Impact-Based Warnings

March 23, 2015

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Erik Proseus

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severe thunderstorms, severe weather, SPC, tornado, tornado warnings

There are several recent and upcoming changes to severe weather products issued by both SPC and local National Weather Service (NWS) offices, including […]
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New severe weather outlook categories roll out

October 22, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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education, severe thunderstorms, severe weather, storm prediction center, tornado

Beginning up to eight days ahead of potential severe weather, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC), a part of NOAA/NWS and the worldwide leaders […]
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Join us for a “Severe Weather Roundtable” Google+ video Hangout #wxchat

October 15, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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hangout, severe weather

Secondary severe weather season is quickly approaching and, in fact, the southeast U.S. (where secondary season is centered) has just experienced a regional […]
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