Memphis, Tennessee – Isolated severe storms could sweep across the Mid-South between 1 and 9 p.m. Tuesday, bringing gusty winds up to 60 mph and small hail, especially in northeast Mississippi.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, daytime heating will interact with increasing atmospheric instability, creating a low-end but notable chance for severe storms from Tupelo to Corinth and surrounding areas. The primary threat will be damaging straight-line winds, with a marginal risk (Level 1 of 5) extending across parts of west Tennessee, north Mississippi, and northeast Arkansas.
Communities from Oxford, MS to Jackson, TN should stay alert for fast-moving storms tracking northwest to southeast. While tornadoes and flooding are not expected, the storm system may cause brief power outages, downed limbs, or hazardous driving conditions. The strongest cells are expected late afternoon into early evening.
Residents are advised to secure outdoor objects, charge mobile devices, and have multiple ways to receive warnings. Drivers should avoid travel during peak storm activity and be cautious of sudden wind gusts.
Storm activity should taper off by 9 p.m., but the NWS warns that additional alerts may be issued if conditions worsen.
