Patrick Ellis
@patrickelliswx.bsky.social
Meteorologist: WMC Action News 5, #Memphis 〽️| Formerly: WABG, WNCT, WECT, WLBT |🏳️🌈. Opinions, views = mine. RP ≠ Endorsement. #mswx #tnwx #arwx #mowx
The heat index was as high as 115° in the city; some parts of the Delta had heat indices over 120° at times. Action News 5
July 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The heat index was as high as 115° in the city; some parts of the Delta had heat indices over 120° at times. Action News 5
5/20 1:20 AM: storms approaching the Mid-South, so far, are sub-severe. Can’t rule out a round of gusty downpours through mid-morning. Severe risk remain in play through the course of Tuesday. We’ll be watching closely on this ALERT DAY.
May 20, 2025 at 6:31 AM
5/20 1:20 AM: storms approaching the Mid-South, so far, are sub-severe. Can’t rule out a round of gusty downpours through mid-morning. Severe risk remain in play through the course of Tuesday. We’ll be watching closely on this ALERT DAY.
⚠️ FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY issued for the risk for strong to severe storms Friday. Highest risk zone will tend to be north of I-40 through early evening before shifting south tonight. Damaging wind, large hail and a risk of a tornado are possible.
May 16, 2025 at 8:07 AM
⚠️ FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY issued for the risk for strong to severe storms Friday. Highest risk zone will tend to be north of I-40 through early evening before shifting south tonight. Damaging wind, large hail and a risk of a tornado are possible.
FIRST ALERT: Wouldn’t be surprised to see a WATCH be issued for parts of the Mid-South early Friday. Severe issues will be confined to our northern areas with large hail & wind being the main issues. More widespread impact possible LATE Friday.
May 16, 2025 at 7:08 AM
FIRST ALERT: Wouldn’t be surprised to see a WATCH be issued for parts of the Mid-South early Friday. Severe issues will be confined to our northern areas with large hail & wind being the main issues. More widespread impact possible LATE Friday.
⛅️ Late spring, early summer warmth and mugginess makes its presence known in the Mid-South - but also, with an active storm track developing, spring storms may mix in from time to time.
May 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
⛅️ Late spring, early summer warmth and mugginess makes its presence known in the Mid-South - but also, with an active storm track developing, spring storms may mix in from time to time.
IMPACT: Fog is going to be an issue this morning; visibility in several areas below 1 mile. Scattered storms return by this afternoon; one or two could be strong with wind/hail issues.
May 8, 2025 at 9:04 AM
IMPACT: Fog is going to be an issue this morning; visibility in several areas below 1 mile. Scattered storms return by this afternoon; one or two could be strong with wind/hail issues.
Severe threat has INCREASED for strong wind risk (hail also possible) from storms expected through Friday. Main timing: 11 AM - 4 PM; primary issue: strong winds, hail. @actionnews5.com
May 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Severe threat has INCREASED for strong wind risk (hail also possible) from storms expected through Friday. Main timing: 11 AM - 4 PM; primary issue: strong winds, hail. @actionnews5.com
😎🌤 Shorts and sunglasses on this Monday; highs will top out, well into the 80s - 'feels like' temps running into the lower 90s. Highs today across the Mid-South could approach record territory by the end of the day.
April 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
😎🌤 Shorts and sunglasses on this Monday; highs will top out, well into the 80s - 'feels like' temps running into the lower 90s. Highs today across the Mid-South could approach record territory by the end of the day.
With the sluggish moving front - rain chances will tend to remain elevated for our south/eastern communities on this Monday, at least through midday. The front will help to kick up spotty rain chances south/east of Memphis Tuesday before lifting north Wednesday, Thursday.
April 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
With the sluggish moving front - rain chances will tend to remain elevated for our south/eastern communities on this Monday, at least through midday. The front will help to kick up spotty rain chances south/east of Memphis Tuesday before lifting north Wednesday, Thursday.
Pockets of blowing dust could be a concern again in eastern Arkansas - likely through the weekend - with gusts between 35-40 mph at times. With the dusty areas, expect reduced visibility that could slow down traffic. #arwx
April 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Pockets of blowing dust could be a concern again in eastern Arkansas - likely through the weekend - with gusts between 35-40 mph at times. With the dusty areas, expect reduced visibility that could slow down traffic. #arwx
Bright sunshine on this Friday morning in the wake of the initial front; watch for increasing clouds by this afternoon with a chance for a few passing showers with a secondary front swinging through the area this afternoon. Expect highs in the 60s with cool NW flow.
April 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Bright sunshine on this Friday morning in the wake of the initial front; watch for increasing clouds by this afternoon with a chance for a few passing showers with a secondary front swinging through the area this afternoon. Expect highs in the 60s with cool NW flow.
(4/10, 8:05 PM) The entire Mid-South has been cleared out of the WATCH - threat has quickly ended. We are on easy street between now through the weekend.
April 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
(4/10, 8:05 PM) The entire Mid-South has been cleared out of the WATCH - threat has quickly ended. We are on easy street between now through the weekend.
(4/10, 5 PM) Scattered storms this afternoon / evening will be more prone to large hail and strong wind, but not everyone will see the storms. Improvements in storm coverage should occur around or just after sunset as things calm down locally.
April 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
(4/10, 5 PM) Scattered storms this afternoon / evening will be more prone to large hail and strong wind, but not everyone will see the storms. Improvements in storm coverage should occur around or just after sunset as things calm down locally.
So far - 10 tornadoes have been confirmed from last week’s storms: 4 EF3, 1 EF2, 4 EF1 and 1 EF0. Preliminarily strongest: 165 mph EF3 in Senatobia / Tate County.
April 9, 2025 at 1:29 AM
So far - 10 tornadoes have been confirmed from last week’s storms: 4 EF3, 1 EF2, 4 EF1 and 1 EF0. Preliminarily strongest: 165 mph EF3 in Senatobia / Tate County.
Morning Selmer! If you know someone out in McNairy County - give them some positive news with the weather the next few days; though, a chance for a few storms could roll back in late Thursday afternoon/evening. #tnwx
April 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Morning Selmer! If you know someone out in McNairy County - give them some positive news with the weather the next few days; though, a chance for a few storms could roll back in late Thursday afternoon/evening. #tnwx
(4/5, 12 PM) Ongoing flooding issues will soon be exacerbated; severe threat ramps back up through the next hour. Damaging winds are the primary issue with a risk of an embedded tornado or two.
April 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
(4/5, 12 PM) Ongoing flooding issues will soon be exacerbated; severe threat ramps back up through the next hour. Damaging winds are the primary issue with a risk of an embedded tornado or two.
⚠️ FIRST ALERT (4/2, 1 PM) : ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ Tornado WATCH likely to come out in the next hour or two for much of the Mid-South - including Metro Memphis - ahead of our severe weather risk for late Wednesday afternoon/evening .
April 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
⚠️ FIRST ALERT (4/2, 1 PM) : ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ Tornado WATCH likely to come out in the next hour or two for much of the Mid-South - including Metro Memphis - ahead of our severe weather risk for late Wednesday afternoon/evening .
📲‼️ Have your notifications turned ON and volume turned up on the @actionnews5 First Alert Weather app. Make sure you have it on "follow me", using the GPS signal to only get watches and warnings for YOUR specific location, wherever you are.
April 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
📲‼️ Have your notifications turned ON and volume turned up on the @actionnews5 First Alert Weather app. Make sure you have it on "follow me", using the GPS signal to only get watches and warnings for YOUR specific location, wherever you are.
To my BlueSky folks - I know y’all came over here from X; unfortunately, the pipeline for automatic warnings isn’t available for BlueSky yet. I will be in the field and maybe not be as active here. Please take heed to the warnings today; this is a serious threat.
April 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
To my BlueSky folks - I know y’all came over here from X; unfortunately, the pipeline for automatic warnings isn’t available for BlueSky yet. I will be in the field and maybe not be as active here. Please take heed to the warnings today; this is a serious threat.
Impact 3: Flooding - the stalling nature of the front and a stout supply of moisture may lead to days of flooding issues across the Mid-South. The MODERATE-HIGH flooding risk: typical of numerous flood events in just ONE day - this will be 3-4 days in a row with that risk.
April 2, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Impact 3: Flooding - the stalling nature of the front and a stout supply of moisture may lead to days of flooding issues across the Mid-South. The MODERATE-HIGH flooding risk: typical of numerous flood events in just ONE day - this will be 3-4 days in a row with that risk.
Impact 2: A rare HIGH risk for part of the area - everyone should on alert for potential for significant severe weather. Strong to severe storms late afternoon & early evening hours with all hazards of wind, hail & tornado threat. Today's high risk is tornado threat driven.
April 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Impact 2: A rare HIGH risk for part of the area - everyone should on alert for potential for significant severe weather. Strong to severe storms late afternoon & early evening hours with all hazards of wind, hail & tornado threat. Today's high risk is tornado threat driven.
Impact 1: Strong wind - ahead of any storms Wednesday - some gusts could hit 45-50 mph. Before you head off to work; make sure your loose items are battened down and/or moved inside. If it's trash day, I'm sorry - the can may be down the road by this afternoon.
April 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Impact 1: Strong wind - ahead of any storms Wednesday - some gusts could hit 45-50 mph. Before you head off to work; make sure your loose items are battened down and/or moved inside. If it's trash day, I'm sorry - the can may be down the road by this afternoon.
Heading out the door this morning - no issues; expect warm, windy conditions to pick up through the day. Severe weather threat will begin to increase late afternoon and continue through early evening. Main timing: 3-4 PM Wednesday - 2-3 AM Thursday. Keep an eye to the sky!
April 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Heading out the door this morning - no issues; expect warm, windy conditions to pick up through the day. Severe weather threat will begin to increase late afternoon and continue through early evening. Main timing: 3-4 PM Wednesday - 2-3 AM Thursday. Keep an eye to the sky!