Memphis, Tennessee – Strong storms could rattle parts of western Tennessee late Sunday night through Monday afternoon, bringing the threat of damaging winds and large hail across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, isolated severe thunderstorms are expected to develop between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. Monday, primarily impacting counties along the Mississippi River including Memphis, Covington, and Dyersburg. The risk level is categorized as Level 1 out of 5, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail possible. A second round of scattered severe storms may follow Monday between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., elevating the threat level to Level 2 for areas like Jackson, Selmer, and Savannah.
The storms will move west to east, potentially disrupting morning commutes and causing minor power outages. While tornadoes are not expected, heavy downpours could lead to isolated flooding in low-lying areas. NWS advises residents to secure loose outdoor items, monitor alerts, and avoid travel during peak storm periods if possible.
Conditions are expected to improve Monday evening, but additional storm development remains possible later in the week. Stay weather-aware and follow local emergency management updates.
