LIVE UPDATES: The Mid-South is bracing for a very unstable and what could be dangerous weather system this evening. This page will be continuously updated through the night. Laura Huckabee, KWAM’s chief meteorologist, says a tornado watch is already in effect for our entire listening area. KWAM will also break into regular programming with any alerts from the National Weather Service. Be safe out there and click here to get KWAM’s breaking news alerts sent directly to your email.
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Intercept of tornado warned supercell West Memphis earlier. Now a severe thunderstorm warning with tornado possible tag in downtown Memphis pic.twitter.com/7gB1DTJXEF
— Reed Timmer, PhD (@ReedTimmerUSA) February 16, 2025
Some more looks before the tornado warning was dropped pic.twitter.com/bI0p0dh6Po
— Hunter May (@WX_Hunter901) February 16, 2025
6:46 PM MLGW: More than 3,000 Without Power
6:45 PM Photo from Tipton/Shelby County Line
Current look at the tornado warned storm right at the Tipton county Shelby county line on Tracy/Rosemark road @NWSMemphis @memphisweather1 #wxtwitter pic.twitter.com/YI3dpQiKlN
— Hunter May (@WX_Hunter901) February 16, 2025
6:40 PM Tornado Warning Issued For Shelby
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a * Tornado Warning for… Crockett County in west Tennessee… Southern Gibson County in west Tennessee… East central Lauderdale County in west Tennessee… Southwestern Carroll County in west Tennessee… North central Haywood County in west Tennessee… * Until 730 PM CST. * At 639 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Forked Deer, or 12 miles east of Ripley, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD…Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * Locations impacted include… Humboldt, Milan, Trenton, Alamo, Halls, Bradford, Atwood, Chestnut Bluff, Forked Deer, Medina, Trezevant, Maury City, Friendship, Gates, Gadsden, Gibson, Tuckers Corner, Quincy, Gibson Wells, and Cades. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
4:41 PM Southaven Opens Safe Room
The Community Safe Room located at 7312 Highway 51 has been opened. It is open for all citizens and will remain open for the duration of the watch. Please monitor the weather closely and be prepared to take immediate shelter if an actual tornado occurs.
4:30 PM Major Flooding in Dickson County
Dickson County: Tennessee State Troopers are monitoring flooded roads. On Double Branch Rd, water has covered the roadway. #turnarounddontdrown pic.twitter.com/CvqevizAtw
— TN Highway Patrol (@TNHighwayPatrol) February 15, 2025
4:29 PM Flooding in Lauderdale County
