Residents of Memphis and surrounding areas are bracing as severe weather conditions persist, with a Flood Watch remaining in effect through Sunday morning. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Memphis, excessive rainfall could lead to significant flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone locations. The community is facing the possibility of overflowing rivers, creeks, and streams, with widespread street flooding anticipated.
The current conditions hint at a grimmer atmosphere, enveloped in fog and mist, with a humidity clinging to the air at 93%. In a Weather Update, NWS Memphis reported last at 4:54 am CDT visibility reduced to a mere 3 miles under the watchful eye of a northeast wind of 6 mph. Commuters should exercise caution while driving through these reduced visibility and slick road conditions. With the barometer holding at 30.00 in (1015.7 mb), the affected areas, including East Arkansas and West Tennessee, are preparing for a fraught weekend.
Adding to the concerns, residents near the Wolf River and the Loosahatchie River are under a Flood Warning. The Wolf River near Rossville has entered the minor flooding stage, with water commencing its flow over Highways 196 and 205 and Houston Levee Road. The river is expected to fluctuate around the flood stage until early Sunday afternoon, raising concerns for residential flooding in southeast Shelby County…