The National Weather Service has issued a warning to the residents of Memphis, cautioning them about severe storms that are expected to hit the area overnight and into Tuesday morning. These storms, which include severe thunderstorms, started developing in the Mid-South earlier today during rush hour. As a result, a significant number of residents in Shelby County have been affected, with many experiencing power outages.

MLGW reporting 28K without power

Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) has reported that around 28,000 customers are currently without power due to the severe storms that swept through Shelby County. The power outage has impacted various parts of the county, leaving residents in the dark and causing inconvenience and potential safety concerns.

MLGW power outage map

MLGW has provided an interactive power outage map to keep residents informed about the affected areas and the progress being made in restoring power. The map allows residents to track the status of outages in real-time, providing them with updates on power restoration efforts. The utility company is working diligently to repair the damages caused by the storms and restore power to all affected customers as quickly and safely as possible.

In summary:

The National Weather Service has warned of severe storms hitting Memphis overnight and into Tuesday morning.

Severe thunderstorms developed during rush hour today in the Mid-South.

The storms have caused power outages in Shelby County, affecting approximately 28,000 MLGW customers.

MLGW has provided a power outage map to keep residents informed about the affected areas and the progress of power restoration efforts.

MLGW spokesperson, stated: “We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the power outages and assure our customers that we are working tirelessly to restore power to everyone affected.”