Memphis Office of Emergency Management

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📢PSA: @CityOfMemphis OEM continues maintenance of the Outdoor Warning Siren System today (4/16/25). You may hear sirens intermittently across parts of the City. 🧰 *NO WATCHES / WARNINGS currently in effect!* @3onyourside @WMCActionNews5 @WMCFirstAlert @FOX13Memphis @ABC24Memphis @NWSMemphis @memphisweather1 @MSCSK12 @MSCSK12Espanol

The Slight Risk for severe storms has been expanded northeastward. Large hail and damaging winds remain the primary concerns. Given the environment, very large hail (up to 2 inches in diameter) is not out of the question.

Happy Thursday! 🏫🚸🚶 On your morning commute, remember to slow down & take *extra* precautions when driving in school zones. See a school bus? Always STOP when the STOP arm is out! 🚌🛑 #SchoolZoneSafety

Here's one model's simulation of how today's marginal severe weather risk (level 1/5) could play out. We are expecting another round of storm clusters to move through late this afternoon into the evening hours, featuring a primary threat of large hail and damaging winds. ⛈️

Following showers and thunderstorms tomorrow, temperatures will increase to near 90F on Friday. It will really feel like early Summer.🩴🏖️🥵 #mowx #arwx #tnwx #mswx

With the arrival of warmer weather, expect an increase in motorcycle traffic. 🌤️🏍️ ➡️ Remember: “Look Twice, Save a Life!” 🏍⚠️ ➡️ Check all mirrors & blind spots before changing lanes or merging with traffic, especially at intersections. #MotorcycleSafety

🚨 Shelby County Traffic Alert 🚨 Both southbound lanes on I-269 at MM 5.8 are currently closed due to a crash. Check SmartWay for updates. smartway.tn.gov/traffic?featur…

Temperatures will remain well above-normal both Thursday and Friday, with some locations approaching record high temperatures on Friday. A cold front Saturday will bring a much needed cool down to the Mid-South on Sunday.

📢PSA: @CityOfMemphis OEM *WILL* be testing the Outdoor Warning Siren System at 3:30pm today (4/15/26)!✅ Near one of our sirens at 3:30pm & want to help? 👂🔊 ➡️ Let us know if you heard it at your location by submitting a quick Siren Report: memphisoem.readyop.com/fs/4cfG/c9aa38… @3onyourside @WMCActionNews5 @WMCFirstAlert @FOX13Memphis @ABC24Memphis @NWSMemphis @memphisweather1 @MSCSK12 @MSCSK12Espanol

Heads up! We do have a low-end risk for severe storms tomorrow afternoon/evening, level 1 out of 5. These will mostly be hailers - the setup is conducive for at least quarter sized hail. There is a secondary threat of damaging winds. Keep up with the latest forecast ⛈️

An upper-level disturbance will increase 🌧️&⛈️ chances late Wednesday into Thursday. A cold front this weekend will bring a second round of 🌧️&⛈️ across the Mid-South. Amounts, however, will provide little to no relief to current drought conditions.☹️ #mowx #arwx #tnwx #mswx

Summer-like heat continues across the Mid-South through Friday. High temperatures will be around 90 degrees in many areas on Friday, which is more typical for mid-June. A cold front is expected to move through on Saturday, bringing much cooler and less humid air for Sunday. 🌞

📱💬 Let's combine the power of communication with community readiness. Reach out to your neighbors and discuss emergency preparedness plans. 🏡✅ #MondayMotivation

📢PSA: @CityOfMemphis OEM continues maintenance of the Outdoor Warning Siren System today (4/13/26). You may hear sirens intermittently across parts of the City. 🧰 *NO WATCHES / WARNINGS currently in effect!* @3onyourside @WMCActionNews5 @WMCFirstAlert @FOX13Memphis @ABC24Memphis @NWSMemphis @memphisweather1 @MSCSK12 @MSCSK12Espanol

☔ Umbrella: Optional. We're looking at very light, scattered showers throughout the day. Most areas will see less than 1/10th of an inch.

Good news #Memphis 📍I-55 opened this morning at approx. 2AM after being closed all weekend! ‼️Don’t forget SR14 will be closed each night this week from 8PM to 5 AM #PlanAhead #KnowBeforeYouGo

Rain chances return this week. Unfortunately, precipitation will be scattered and amounts will be light. No drought relief is in sight. 🌵

A subtle increase in rain chances will begin overnight, but the best chance of seeing rainfall will be around sunrise Monday. It definitely won't be a washout, but just a heads up ☔🌧️