Memphis and much of West Tennessee are under Severe Thunderstorm Watch 482 until 8 p.m. CDT this evening, covering multiple counties in Tennessee and neighboring sections of Mississippi and Arkansas.
What areas are included
The watch spans a wide area across three states. In Tennessee, it covers 11 West Tennessee counties, including Shelby County and communities such as Memphis and Millington. North Mississippi and east Arkansas counties are included as well.
- Tennessee (11 counties): Chester, Decatur, Fayette, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McNairy, Shelby, Tipton
- Mississippi (9 counties): Alcorn, Benton, DeSoto, Marshall, Prentiss, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Tunica
- Arkansas (5 counties): Crittenden, Cross, Lee, Poinsett, St. Francis
"SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 482 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING"
Places named in the watch
The watch specifically lists cities and towns across the region, including Memphis, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Millington and West Memphis, among others. Residents in these places should be alert to changing conditions and prepared to take shelter if storms intensify.
| State | Counties in Watch |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 5 |
| Mississippi | 9 |
| Tennessee | 11 |
Local officials and weather services typically advise that during a severe thunderstorm watch people should keep an eye on forecasts, secure loose outdoor items, and be ready to move to a safe location if a warning is issued. Power outages, strong winds and isolated damaging gusts are the primary hazards associated with severe thunderstorms.
Community resources—such as emergency management offices and local media—will provide updates if the situation escalates to warnings or if additional hazards are expected. For those in Memphis and nearby towns, staying tuned to trusted local weather reports and having a phone or radio available for alerts will help ensure prompt response should conditions deteriorate before the watch expires at 8 p.m. CDT.
