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The live event showcasing the 2024 eclipse in Memphis ended at 3:15 p.m. Central Time, with the eclipse beginning at 12:37 p.m. and reaching its peak at 1:58 p.m. Totality duration varied across different locations, with Memphis experiencing the partial eclipse from 12:37 p.m. to 3:14 p.m. and Jackson, Tennessee from 12:40 p.m. to 3:17 p.m.
Most of the Mid-South, including Memphis, received between 3 and 6 inches of snowfall, with some areas around Interstate 40 seeing a bit more. Eastern Fayette County and much of Hardeman County got hit harder, with 6 to 8 inches, and part of Hardeman and McNairy counties received upwards of 8 inches, in line with forecasts from News Channel 3 weather forecasters.
Bitterly cold temperatures and icy conditions are expected in the Mid-South, with additional snowfall of one to three inches possible, leading to dangerous road conditions. Schools in Memphis and surrounding areas have announced closures for Tuesday due to the snowfall, and temperatures are expected to remain between 15 and 20 degrees with near-zero wind chills.
Extreme cold temperatures are expected in the Mid-South early next week, with lows forecasted at 8 degrees. There is increasing confidence in the possibility of accumulating snowfall, likely on Monday, as an Arctic air mass moves in. The amount and timing of the snowfall are still uncertain, with different models showing varying amounts. Regardless, the cold temperatures will persist, with most areas staying below freezing from Sunday evening until Wednesday afternoon.
Tornado and severe storm warnings have been issued in Tennessee and Mississippi, with the possibility of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and the potential for tornadoes and large hail. The National Weather Service has issued multiple severe thunderstorm warnings for various counties in the region. Residents are advised to stay alert to rapidly changing conditions as storms continue throughout the day and night.
Severe thunderstorms in the Mid-South caused extensive damage to trees and power lines, leaving over 121,000 customers without power in Shelby County. Multiple counties in west Tennessee, east Arkansas, and north Mississippi were affected. Restoration efforts are underway to assess the damage and restore power as quickly as possible.
A widespread Verizon outage is affecting several cities in the Mid-South due to a break in an optical fiber. Verizon engineers are working to fix the fiber and restore service, but there is no estimated time for restoration. Impacted customers are advised to enable wifi calling for communication until service is restored. Calls to 911 will still go through as long as there is any available signal from any carrier.
The Mid-South region is expected to experience a heat wave this week, with temperatures rising to near 100 degrees Fahrenheit and dangerous heat indices between 105 and 115 degrees. Even a brief shower will not bring any relief, and the weather will be hotter and more humid throughout the week.
Powerful storms have caused over 400,000 power outages across the US, with Tennessee and Arkansas being the hardest hit states. The National Weather Service has warned of an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms over parts of the mid-Atlantic through Tuesday morning, with frequent lightning, severe thunderstorm wind gusts, hail, and possibly a few tornadoes.
Nearly 120,000 Memphis, Light, Gas, and Water customers were affected by severe thunderstorms in the Mid-South on Sunday, with restoration expected to take multiple days. MLGW has requested additional help from contract crews and advises customers to report emergencies and stay away from downed powerlines. Over 130,000 power outages were reported in Arkansas and 300,000 in Georgia.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi until 10:00 p.m. The Mid-South has been upgraded to an ENHANCED RISK for severe weather, with increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon capable of producing damaging winds and hail. Several counties in East Arkansas, North Mississippi, and West Tennessee are at risk.
The Lower 48 is experiencing severe weather and flooding, with a storm reaching its peak on Friday that could produce strong tornadoes and destructive winds in the Mid-South, and flooding rain from the Ozarks to the Ohio Valley. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has declared a Level 4 of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms for northeastern Louisiana, southeastern Arkansas, and much of Mississippi, plus a sliver of southwest Tennessee including Memphis. The storm is being energized by the same dip in the jet stream that swept a powerful storm through California on Tuesday and Wednesday and delivered tornadoes there.