Records set yesterday - WU

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Several record high temperatures were set yesterday. In Memphis, the high yesterday was 89, breaking the record high of 88 set in 1953. In Tupelo, MS, the high was 90, breaking the record of 88 set in 1938. Also in Jonesboro, MS, the high was 91, shattering the record of 89 set in 1963. Lastly, in Jackson, TN, breaking the record of 88 set in 1953.

WFO Memphis to add Mesonet - WU

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In its Winter issue of The Mid-South Chronicle, the NWS in Memphis says that, in the coming year, they will establish a Mesonet, which is a group of personal weather stations, such as the large one on Weather Underground. There are many reasons for this, including better forecasting of severe weather and winter weather, terrorism concerns (such as chemicals blowing around) and farming.

To see The Mid-South Chronicle for yourself, click here.

Blog moving - MWN

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Hey everyone!

This blog is moving to http://www.wunderground.com/blog/MemphisWx. This blog will no longer be updated, however, it will remain open so that you can view any previous postings. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Jake

Storm reports-updated - MWN

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All of these storm reports are current as of 9:55 AM CDT.

• 4:25 AM: Clarksdale, MS: Tree down on Friars Point Road
• 6:45 AM: Parkin, AR: Couple of trees down
• 7:20 AM: West Memphis, AR: Power lines down on West Jefferson Ave
• 7:30 AM: Hernando, MS: Trees down around the county
• 7:30 AM: Senatobia, MS: Trees down around county
• 7:40 AM: East Memphis, TN: Sign at I-240 and Walnut Grove damaged
• 9:15 AM: near Rossville, TN: wind gust of 60 mph
• 11:15 AM: Lexington, TN: a few limbs down across the county

There will probably be more, so stay tuned.

Summary of watches - MWN

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There are several watches in effect for the Memphis area.


Flood Watch for Memphis area until 4:00 PM Sunday
Wind Advisory for the Memphis area until 10:00 AM Sunday
Tornado Watch for the Memphis area until 1:00 PM Sunday

Tornado watch issued for parts of MS - MWN

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The SPC in Norman, OK, has issued a Tornado Watch for these counties in North Mississippi: Calhoun, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Layfayette, Lee, Monroe, and Pontotoc. It expires at 9:00 PM CDT tonight.

Record set today - MWN

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The record high temperature was set today in Memphis. It was 95, and it occured at 3:02 PM. The old record was 94 that was set in 1970.