Memphis, TN – A powerful line of severe storms is expected to sweep across the Mid-South beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, bringing threats of large hail, damaging winds, and potential tornadoes.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) has been issued for all of western Tennessee, northeast Arkansas, and the Missouri Bootheel. Storms are forecast to develop and intensify through Sunday evening, continuing into early Monday morning, with the highest threat for supercells forming by 4 p.m. in northeast Arkansas and moving southeast toward Memphis and surrounding areas.
Primary hazards include wind gusts reaching hurricane force, hail larger than 1 inch in diameter, and isolated EF-2 or stronger tornadoes. Multiple storm rounds are expected, with messy storm modes and embedded circulations posing a challenge for detection and response.
Residents are urged to review their severe weather plans and ensure weather alerts are enabled on mobile devices. Those in mobile homes or vulnerable structures should identify sturdy shelter options now. Flashlights, weather radios, and emergency kits are also recommended.
Storms will move from northwest to southeast, impacting evening travel and overnight safety. The threat is expected to diminish by 7 a.m. Monday.
