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
⛅️ 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.
😎🌤 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.
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
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!
FIRST ALERT: As anticipated, a MODERATE risk for strong to severe storms has been put in place for Wednesday late afternoon & evening that encompasses eastern AR, west TN and northwest MS. Again, damaging wind, large hail & tornadoes will be possible after 3-4 PM Wednesday.
April 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
FIRST ALERT: As anticipated, a MODERATE risk for strong to severe storms has been put in place for Wednesday late afternoon & evening that encompasses eastern AR, west TN and northwest MS. Again, damaging wind, large hail & tornadoes will be possible after 3-4 PM Wednesday.
A generalized look at potential rainfall through the coming days, but we do expect somewhere in the region could go OVER 12" of rain over the next 7 days. Higher end flood threat along and north of I-40; flooding risk may be more sporadic in our southeast areas.
April 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
A generalized look at potential rainfall through the coming days, but we do expect somewhere in the region could go OVER 12" of rain over the next 7 days. Higher end flood threat along and north of I-40; flooding risk may be more sporadic in our southeast areas.
IMPACT 3) Flooding - the stalling nature of the front and a stout supply of moisture may lead to days of flooding across the Mid-South. MODERATE flooding risk: typical of numerous flood events in just ONE day - this will be 3-4 days in a row with that risk. #mswx #arwx #tnwx
April 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
IMPACT 2) Strong to severe storms to erupt through the late afternoon and early evening hours; all hazards of strong to severe storms (wind, hail and tornado threat) through early Thursday before transitioning into a flooding threat wherever the front stalls out at.
April 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM
IMPACT 2) Strong to severe storms to erupt through the late afternoon and early evening hours; all hazards of strong to severe storms (wind, hail and tornado threat) through early Thursday before transitioning into a flooding threat wherever the front stalls out at.
Wednesday begins a multi-day, multi-faceted episode of active weather across the Mid-South; initially - a severe weather threat Wednesday will transition into a flooding threat as a front hangs up over the region. Depending on its location will determine the higher threat zones.
April 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Wednesday begins a multi-day, multi-faceted episode of active weather across the Mid-South; initially - a severe weather threat Wednesday will transition into a flooding threat as a front hangs up over the region. Depending on its location will determine the higher threat zones.
While cool to start this Tuesday; expect mostly sunny skies & highs rebounding into the lower 70s. Warmer, muggier air begins to infiltrate the area tonight - keeping temperatures in the 60s, near 70 by early Wednesday as we get ready for the start of an active period.
April 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
While cool to start this Tuesday; expect mostly sunny skies & highs rebounding into the lower 70s. Warmer, muggier air begins to infiltrate the area tonight - keeping temperatures in the 60s, near 70 by early Wednesday as we get ready for the start of an active period.
❗️ Our next system may come in a few different waves through mid-late week. Two different rounds from late Wednesday into early Thursday, which has the POTENTIAL to be stronger than the systems of late. Its persistence will also play a role in the longer term forecast.
March 31, 2025 at 11:03 PM
❗️ Our next system may come in a few different waves through mid-late week. Two different rounds from late Wednesday into early Thursday, which has the POTENTIAL to be stronger than the systems of late. Its persistence will also play a role in the longer term forecast.
ALERT DAY Update: Severe weather potential remains for late Sunday across the Mid-South as a potent system approaches that could feature strong wind, large hail and a risk of a tornado. Not all storms will be severe; but don't be caught off guard by several warnings this evening.
March 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
ALERT DAY Update: Severe weather potential remains for late Sunday across the Mid-South as a potent system approaches that could feature strong wind, large hail and a risk of a tornado. Not all storms will be severe; but don't be caught off guard by several warnings this evening.
