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First Alert Forecast: Strong storms possible Sunday night followed by relief from the heat
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Tonight: Showers and storms will continue throughout the rest of your Sunday night. A slight risk (2/5) is in place for much of central Mississippi and the rest of the area under a marginal risk (1/5). The main threats will be damaging winds upwards of 70 mph and hail up to a quarter in size. All of this is associated with an approaching cold front that will move through and continue pushing south through the end of the night. There may be a few lingering showers in the early morning hours but should dissipate throughout the morning.
Not as hot and lower humidity for the work week
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A cold front sparked off a few showers and thunderstorms in Central Arkansas on Sunday evening, but cooler temperatures and lower humidity will follow it up. Ultimately, after this cold front swings through the Mid-South, there is going to be a drop in temperatures and lower...
MPD Squad Car Hit While Responding to Accident on I-40 in Memphis, No Injuries Reported
In the early hours of a Memphis morning, a police squad car found itself at the receiving end of an unplanned collision. According to Action News 5, the Memphis Police Department (MPD) was already responding to a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 40 East, near Sycamore View Road around 3:45 a.m., Saturday, when an additional incident occurred.
Memphis Embraces a Sunny Stretch as Temperatures Soar into the 90s with Clear Skies Ahead
As the summer presses on in Memphis, residents can expect a series of sunny days ahead, with temperatures steadily climbing, according to the latest forecasts. The National Weather Service in Memphis reports that today's weather promises sunshine, with the temperature peaking near 93 degrees and heat index values that could soar as high as 101. A light breeze from the north to northwest will provide a slight reprieve as it picks up speed in the morning.
Memphis Braces for Final Heat Wave as Cold Front Approaches Mid-South
Memphis, TN – Memphis residents are enduring the final day of an intense heat wave, with temperatures expected to reach dangerous levels. The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory for the region, in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. Heat indices are forecasted to soar between 105 and 110 degrees, with some areas potentially exceeding 110 degrees.
Ole Miss will lose to these teams in 2024
In the new era of the SEC, the Ole Miss Rebels are looking to emerge as one of the top programs with Lane Kiffin. After a top-10 finish and a Peach Bowl win over Penn State, there is no reason why this squad can't take that next step and potentially win the SEC.
A cold front will press through today bringing relief into the work week
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - For Sunday, conditions will start to be less humid as a front begins to push into the Mid-South. A stray shower or two is possible mid-morning into the afternoon but most look to stick dry. Highs will be in the low 90s. Drier air and more comfortable air is on tap for the work week ahead.
Changes shake up Class 3A football
Conference realignment is bringing more southeast Arkansas flavor to Class 3A football this season. McGehee and Dumas drop down from 4A this year to join Rison, Fordyce, Drew Central and Lake Village Lakeside in Conference 3A-8, which also includes east Arkansas teams Barton and Palestine-Wheatley. Longtime McGehee coach Marcus Haddock...
Foreign exchange student calling Cabot home for the school year
CABOT, Ark – For many students, it’s once again time to head back to school, but for Emin Farmanyan it’s a new life. The 15-year-old came from Armenia and now he’s gearing up for his first school year at Cabot High School. “I don’t travel pretty...
Trolley operators fired after trolley service suspended
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC)— The Memphis Area Transit Authority announced on August 18 that trolley services are suspended. In a statement, MATA said the services were suspended as an investigation into brake issues is underway. According to MATA, because of this suspension, all of the trolley operators were laid off;...
Lainey Wilson Visits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Reigning ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year, Lainey Wilson, brought her warm energy and encouraging spirit to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 9 for a special visit. With a nearby Country’s Cool Again Tour stop in Southaven, Miss. on Friday night, Wilson dedicated the time in her busy schedule to spend the day on the campus of St. Jude, performing for and meeting the patients.
Arkansas Tech University nursing student fatally shot over weekend
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — Staff, students, and family at Arkansas Tech University are now mourning the loss of one of their own after they were fatally shot and killed over the weekend. According to reports, at around 10:40 p.m., Russellville Police Department officers were called to a home in the...
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