Sun Feb 16 13:10:00 UTC 2025: **Mid-South Braces for Sharp Temperature Drop After Tornadoes, Potential for Significant Winter Storm**
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (February 16, 2025) – The Mid-South is experiencing a dramatic temperature drop following Saturday’s tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. A Flood Watch remains in effect until early Sunday morning, primarily affecting West Tennessee, northeast Arkansas, and the Missouri Bootheel.
Today will see cloudy skies early, transitioning to partial sunshine later. Highs will reach around 36°F with northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows of 25°F and lighter northerly winds.
While a wintry mix is possible overnight, significant accumulation is not expected. However, a significant winter weather event is forecast for next week, bringing potentially record-breaking cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills. Accumulating snow is possible, particularly Tuesday night into Wednesday.
The weekend forecast includes lingering rain and thunderstorms Saturday evening before tapering off. Temperatures will drop to around 35°F with breezy southwest winds.
Looking ahead:
* **Monday (Presidents Day):** Partly cloudy with a high near 43°F and a low around 29°F.
* **Tuesday:** A 30% chance of rain and snow showers. High near 43°F.
* **Tuesday Night:** A 90% chance of snow and a wintry mix, transitioning to snow. Lows around 20°F. Accumulating snow is possible.
* **Wednesday:** A 20% chance of lingering snow showers. High near 27°F.
* **Wednesday Night:** Mostly cloudy, lows around 13°F.
* **Thursday:** Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25°F.
* **Thursday Night:** Mostly clear, lows around 13°F.
* **Friday:** Mostly sunny, high near 33°F.
Residents are urged to monitor weather forecasts closely and prepare for the significant temperature drop and potential winter storm.
First Piper 