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Memphis weather alerts
No active National Weather Service alerts for Memphis, Tennessee right now. The most recent was a Child Abduction Emergency that ended 4:15 PM.
16 in the last 30 days 16 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Heat Advisory Get alerts on your phone →
Active alerts for Shelby County
NWS issues alerts by county; Memphis is in Shelby County. Refreshed every few minutes; times in CDT.
All clear in Shelby County
No warnings, watches or advisories are in effect. See what is active across the country, or check a neighbouring county below.
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Where
Shelby County on the map
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Last 30 days
Recent alerts for Shelby County
| Alert | Issued | Ended | Issued by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Abduction Emergency | 2:02 PM | 4:15 PM | Nashville TN |
| Heat Advisory | 11:46 AM | 8:00 PM | Memphis TN |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 5, 11:36 PM | 8:00 PM | Memphis TN |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 5, 11:01 AM | 8:00 PM | Memphis TN |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 4, 11:46 PM | 8:00 PM | Memphis TN |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 4, 10:54 AM | 8:00 PM | Memphis TN |
| Air Quality Alert | Sep 4, 4:37 AM | Sep 4, 5:30 PM | Memphis TN |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 3, 11:50 PM | 8:00 PM | Memphis TN |
| Air Quality Alert | Sep 3, 4:37 PM | Sep 3, 8:30 PM | Memphis TN |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 3, 1:46 PM | Sep 5, 8:00 PM | Memphis TN |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 3, 2:34 AM | Sep 5, 8:00 PM | Memphis TN |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 2, 3:54 PM | Sep 5, 8:00 PM | Memphis TN |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 2, 8:30 AM | Sep 5, 8:00 PM | Memphis TN |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 1, 7:45 PM | Sep 5, 8:00 PM | Memphis TN |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 1, 7:43 PM | Sep 5, 8:00 PM | Memphis TN |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 1, 10:43 AM | Sep 5, 8:00 PM | Memphis TN |
Pattern
What Shelby County gets alerted for
Every alert that named Shelby County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.
Plain English
What these alerts mean
A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.
An AMBER Alert issued by law enforcement about an abducted child, relayed through the weather alert system.
Heat index values high enough to cause heat illness with prolonged exposure. Drink water, stay in air conditioning and check on neighbours.
Air pollution such as ozone or wildfire smoke has reached unhealthy levels. Limit outdoor exertion, especially for children, older adults and anyone with heart or lung conditions.
Nearby
Alerts near Memphis
Cities
Neighbouring counties in Tennessee
Questions
About Memphis alerts
How do I get Memphis weather alerts on my iPhone?
Install Forecast Bar, add Memphis as a location, and turn on severe weather alerts. Every NWS warning, watch and advisory for Shelby County then arrives as a push notification at the moment of issue, with Critical Alerts available for the most dangerous warnings. Forecast Bar also runs on iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and Apple TV.
Where do these alerts come from?
From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Shelby County, the county Memphis sits in. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.
What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?
A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.
Can I get this data as JSON?
Yes. /weather-alerts/tn/memphis.json returns the active alerts, the last 30 days and the 12-month counts for Memphis, refreshed every minute. Please cache responses and credit National Weather Service as the source.
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