First Alert to thunderstorms with heavy rain and gusty winds today
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A line of rain along a cold front will continue to push through our area through this evening. Heavy rain and gusty wind will continue to be the main threats with storms.
Heavy rain will be likely in west Tennessee and north Mississippi through afternoon. Rain will slowly taper off this evening.
Rainfall amounts up to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts are expected.
We have already had reports of flooding in poor drainage areas but flooding will remain possible through evening in the flood watch area.
A Flood Watch will be in effect through 7pm tonight.
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Additionally, some strong to severe storms are possible in north Mississippi.
The severe threat has passed for most in north Mississippi but will remain possible through afternoon in Alcorn County in north Mississippi.
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