Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Potential Continues

A low pressure center tracking across the Great Lakes and its associated cold front extending across the Southern Plains will focus occasional showers and thunderstorms through tonight. A few of these thunderstorms may become severe alongside heavy rainfall that may cause flash flooding; Portions of the Southern Plains would be the greatest threat for these hazards through tonight. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, May 1, 2025 at 8:42:23 am CDT

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Most of the region is outlooked in a marginal (1/5) risk for severe weather with portions of west Tennessee and north Mississippi in a slight (2/5) risk. The main threats today are expected to be damaging winds and hail. Some uncertainty exists regarding the formation of thunderstorms, which could change this outlook in the coming hours.

A marginal (level 1/5) risk of severe storms is forecast for Friday afternoon and evening. Severe storms will be capable of damaging winds and hail.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely (70%+ chance) this afternoon into this evening. Highs are expected to reach to around 80 across the entire region.

Scattered showers are expected to remain tonight as today's storm decrease in strength. Lows will remain in the 60s tonight.

Numerous showers and thunderstorms expected Friday. Some storms could be severe with hazards being damaging winds and hail. Highs are anticipated to reach into the upper 70s and low 80s.

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Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Memphis TN	07:54	Overcast	10	65	61	86	WSW 7	-	29.93
Jackson TN	07:53	Overcast	10	64	60	86	SE 3	-	29.92
Jonesboro AR	07:53	Overcast	10	66	62	87	SW 10	-	29.91
Tupelo MS	07:53	Overcast	10	65	60	84	S 10	-	29.97
West Memphis, AR	07:53	Clear	10	65	62	90	WSW 8	-	29.92
Blytheville, AR	14:53	Partly Cloudy	10	85	60	43	S 15G23	-	29.90
Dyersburg, TN	07:56	Mostly Cloudy	10	65	65	100	WSW 6	-	29.93
Olive Branch, MS	07:50	Partly Cloudy	10	64	60	88	WSW 8	-	29.93
Oxford, MS	07:55	Clear	10	62	59	88	WSW 8	-	29.94

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Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Potential Continues

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