National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Warning for Memphis Area

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a winter storm warning effective from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Saturday. The storm is expected to bring significant accumulations of ice, sleet, and snow to the Mid-South region.

Forecasters warn that the storm will lead to dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills, increasing the risk of weather-related disruptions to communications and power infrastructure. Residents are advised to prepare accordingly.

Officials recommend having multiple ways to receive weather updates and to stock up on emergency supplies, including food, water, medications, and other essentials for several days. Due to the bitter cold, residents may need to rely on generators and secondary heat sources, with safety precautions such as proper ventilation and carbon monoxide monitoring.

The weather service will continue to monitor the storm. Residents are encouraged to follow updates from the National Weather Service Memphis or visit weather.gov for the latest information.

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