Memphis, TN – Residents across the Mid-South are waking up to bitterly cold mornings this week as wind chill values plunge into the teens, with the coldest conditions expected through Tuesday before a gradual warm-up arrives.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, early morning “feels like” temperatures will remain in the teens across much of West Tennessee, North Mississippi, and East Arkansas as the region enters the new workweek. The coldest wind chills were forecast Monday morning, with similar conditions continuing Tuesday.
Forecast data shows Memphis experiencing minimum wind chills near 18 degrees Monday morning, dipping into the low 20s Tuesday, before improving by Wednesday. Nearby communities including Jackson, Tennessee; Tupelo and Oxford, Mississippi; and Jonesboro, Arkansas are also seeing wind chill readings ranging from the mid-teens to low 20s during the early morning hours.
Meteorologists say a warming trend will begin by Wednesday, with morning wind chills climbing into the 20s and upper 20s, followed by more noticeable improvement later in the week. While daytime highs are expected to moderate, cold mornings may still impact early commuters, students waiting for buses, and anyone working outdoors.
The National Weather Service advises residents to limit prolonged exposure to the cold, especially during early morning hours, and to dress in warm layers when heading outside. Pet owners are also encouraged to ensure animals have adequate shelter from the cold.
Drivers should allow extra time to warm vehicles and remain alert for cold-related issues, particularly during pre-dawn hours when wind chills are lowest.
Temperatures are expected to trend closer to seasonal averages by the end of the week, bringing relief after several days of brisk mornings across the region.
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