Memphis, TN – A powerful storm system will sweep across parts of Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama Thursday afternoon, bringing widespread threats of damaging winds, large hail, and a low-end tornado risk through midnight.
According to National Weather Service offices in Memphis, Jackson, and Birmingham, a slight risk (Level 2 of 5) is in effect from 3 p.m. to midnight CDT, April 10. Storms are expected to develop in the Mississippi Delta and move eastward, affecting cities including Memphis, Jackson, Birmingham, and surrounding communities.
In Mississippi, hail up to golf ball size and wind gusts of 60 mph are possible, especially north of Interstate 20. A few tornadoes cannot be ruled out. Tennessee faces similar threats, with Memphis and areas along the I-40 corridor under a risk window from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Meanwhile, in northern Alabama, including Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, storms may bring quarter-sized hail and high winds through 10 p.m.
Rainfall is expected to remain under 0.5 inches across the region, minimizing widespread flooding concerns.
Residents are urged to monitor forecasts, secure loose outdoor items, and identify safe shelter locations in advance. Warnings may be issued with little notice due to fast storm motion. For updates, visit weather.gov.
