MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Mid-South is in the midst of multi-day threat of heavy rain and severe storms. Wednesday saw numerous tornado warnings throughout the night and into Thursday morning. At least four weather-related fatalities were reported in Tennessee from the storms.

While Friday will be mostly dry with only a slight chance of showers and storms, more heavy rain and strong storms are likely throughout the day Saturday. 

There will be the potential that strong storms will produce damaging wind gusts of 60 or 70 mph, in addition to large hail. While the tornado risk is low, one cannot be completely ruled out.

The biggest weather risk will be flooding. 6-10″ of rain is likely across the Mid-South from Wednesday through Saturday. Areas north of Memphis could see up to a foot of rain. This will lead to a flooding threat, especially along smaller creeks and streams. A Flood Watch is in effect for Memphis and all of the Mid-South through Sunday.

If you live along a creek, stream, or river that rises quickly with heavy rain, prepare and plan now for flooding. Know a route to safely evacuate if needed. If you see a flooded roadway, never drive through it. Remember to turn around, don’t drown.

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