Shelby County
Memphis, TN Weather and Power Outages
Weather, outages, alerts, rivers, lakes and air quality for Memphis, Shelby County, from official sources and updated every few minutes.
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Map
Memphis, Shelby County on the map
Weather
Weather in Memphis right now
The Memphis figure is the National Weather Service hourly forecast for the grid square, about 1.5 miles across, at the center of Memphis, issued Oct 1, 7:16 pm ET (6:16 pm CT). It is a forecast, not a thermometer reading. The measured reading comes from the Memphis airport station (KMEM), 5 miles from the center of Memphis. Airport thermometers sit over open pavement and grass and can differ by a few degrees from nearby neighborhoods. All Tennessee weather.
Alerts
Weather alerts for Shelby County and Memphis
Source updated Oct 1, 11:15 pm ET (10:15 pm CT) · Retrieved Oct 1, 11:15 pm ET (10:15 pm CT)
The National Weather Service had no alert in effect for Shelby County at the time of this reading.
Power
Power outages near Memphis
| Customers out | Utility | Distance from center | Reported | Estimated restoration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MLGW | 1.5 mi | 11:59 am ET (10:59 am CT) | |
| 32 | MLGW | 1.6 mi | 5:53 pm ET (4:53 pm CT) | |
| 1 | MLGW | 3.8 mi | 2:36 pm ET (1:36 pm CT) | |
| 1 | MLGW | 5.1 mi | 3:24 pm ET (2:24 pm CT) | |
| 1 | MLGW | 5.8 mi | 6:01 pm ET (5:01 pm CT) | |
| 28 | MLGW | 5.8 mi | 9:54 am ET (8:54 am CT) | 7:30 pm ET (6:30 pm CT) |
| 11 | MLGW | 5.8 mi | 12:46 pm ET (11:46 am CT) | 7:30 pm ET (6:30 pm CT) |
| 1 | MLGW | 7.8 mi | 2:54 pm ET (1:54 pm CT) | |
| 3 | MLGW | 8.4 mi | 2:54 pm ET (1:54 pm CT) | |
| 5 | MLGW | 8.4 mi | 1:58 pm ET (12:58 pm CT) | |
| 3 | MLGW | 8.4 mi | 2:52 pm ET (1:52 pm CT) |
KUB, NES and MLGW publish a map point for each outage; distances are measured from that point. Retrieved: KUB 11:05 pm ET (10:05 pm CT), NES 11:05 pm ET (10:05 pm CT), MLGW 11:05 pm ET (10:05 pm CT). Other utilities publish totals only, on their own pages. An outage disappears from this page when the utility closes it.
Utilities on this site whose service area includes Shelby County: Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW). Other utilities may serve parts of the county; all Tennessee outages.
Water
Rivers and lakes near Memphis
| Nearest river gauges | Distance | Stage | Flow | Status | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonconnah Creek at Farrisview Boulevard | 2 mi | 6.67 ft | Below flood stage | 9:45 pm ET (8:45 pm CT) | |
| Mississippi River at Memphis | 6 mi | 10.38 ft | Below flood stage | 10:00 pm ET (9:00 pm CT) | |
| Wolf River at Raleigh | 7 mi | -2.96 ft | Below flood stage | 10:15 pm ET (9:15 pm CT) | |
| Fletcher Creek at Bartlett | 7 mi | 1.8 ft | No flood stage set | 10:30 pm ET (9:30 pm CT) | |
| Nonconnah Creek at Winchester Rd | 9 mi | 6.44 ft | Below flood stage | 9:45 pm ET (8:45 pm CT) | |
| Wolf River at Germantown | 9 mi | 2.66 ft | 158 cfs | Below flood stage | 9:45 pm ET (8:45 pm CT) |
Also nearby
Air quality, earthquakes and fires near Memphis
Attractions
Attractions near Memphis
| Attraction | Distance | Forecast this hour |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis Zoo | 3 mi | 83°F, Mostly Cloudy |
| Graceland | 5 mi | 83°F, Mostly Cloudy |
Questions about Memphis weather and outages
What is the temperature in Memphis, TN right now?
The National Weather Service hourly forecast for the center of Memphis is 82°F and mostly cloudy (forecast issued 7:16 pm ET on Oct 1) this hour. The nearest measured reading was 82°F at the Memphis airport station (KMEM), 5 miles away, at 10:40 pm ET on Oct 1.
What is the forecast for Memphis?
National Weather Service forecast for Memphis: Tonight 74°F, mostly cloudy, 13% chance of rain; Friday 82°F, slight chance showers and thunderstorms then showers and thunderstorms likely, 72% chance of rain; Friday Night 68°F, slight chance showers and thunderstorms then chance showers and thunderstorms, 38% chance of rain.
Is the power out in Memphis, TN?
11 outages affecting 87 customers were on the KUB, NES and MLGW outage maps within 10 miles of Memphis, the closest 1.5 miles from the center. Utilities whose service area includes Shelby County: Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW).
Are there any weather alerts for Shelby County, TN?
The National Weather Service had no watch, warning or advisory in effect for Shelby County as of 11:15 pm ET on Oct 1.
Which power outage maps cover Memphis?
Utilities on this site whose published service area includes Shelby County: Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW). Other utilities may serve parts of the county. Check your bill for the utility that serves your address.
What river and lake levels are near Memphis?
The nearest river gauge, Nonconnah Creek at Farrisview Boulevard, 2 miles away, read 6.67 ft (below flood stage) at 9:45 pm ET on Oct 1.
What is the air quality in Memphis today?
The nearest AirNow reporting area, Memphis, 2 miles away, read Ozone AQI 33 (Good) and PM2.5 AQI 20 (Good) as of 11:05 pm ET on Oct 1. AirNow readings are preliminary.
How often does this Memphis page update?
Readings are checked every 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the source. Each figure on the page carries the time it was retrieved, in Eastern time with Central in parentheses.
Nearby
Towns and counties near Memphis
Where the data for Memphis weather and outages comes from
Every reading is credited to its source, with the time it was taken. Corrections and source questions go to the sources page.
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