The Memphis area began to see a “generational flood” tonight with a “rare, high impact” incident. What to know
This month only takes two days to deliver on its promise for spring showers and then some.
Storms in the south-central region are advancing this week, with some areas expected to bring more than 10 inches of rain. Flood surveillance will take effect on Sunday in response to the threat of “generation flooding”.
“This is a rare, high impact event,” the National Weather Service wrote on X.
It's about getting to the storm system in the south-central region.
What are the risks of bad weather, flooding in Memphis?
Memphis and South Central will experience the highest inclement weather categories between 3 p.m. and midnight. The National Weather Service expects the worst weather to hit Memphis between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.
The storm during this time will be long-term, extensive and intense. Tornadoes, strong winds and hail are also likely.
Memphis is expected to see 8 to 10 inches of rain on Wednesday afternoon and Sunday morning.
“The total rainfall over five days is within the 10 to 15 inches range of I-40 and north,” the National Weather Service wrote. “When today's high risk of bad air, the risk of taking effect on Thursday, Friday and Saturday is small.”
Memphis weather today
Memphis will be under wind consultation and flood surveillance for most of Wednesday.
Wind consultation will continue from Wednesday to midnight from 7 a.m. Flood observation starts at 1 p.m. Wednesday and lasts until 7 a.m. Sunday.
Showers and thunderstorms may take place between Wednesday and Thursday from 5 a.m., with wind gusts as high as 45 mph. The highest point on Wednesday is expected to be 85 degrees before a steep drop to 65 degrees.
Memphis Weather Radar
Memphis weather forecast
Thursday There is 100% chance of precipitation and new rainfall is 1 to 2 inches. The height is 77 degrees and the low is 68 degrees. There will be 80% chances of showers and thunderstorms on Thursday night, between 8 and 10 pm, with very little rest time
Friday Make it height 84 degrees and low 70 degrees. There is a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day, and it drops to 50% on Friday night.
Saturday There is 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms that day sees rain again, followed by 100% chance of it at night. The height is 79 degrees and the low is 55 degrees.
Sunday Make it height 61 degrees and low 44 degrees. There are 20% chances of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm
This article originally appeared on Memphis Business Appeal: Memphis bad weather: NWS warns of generations of floods, storms
