Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Shelby County, Tennessee
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 17 at 5:16PM CDT until August 17 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
At 516 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Olive Branch, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Collierville, Germantown, Olive Branch, Senatobia, Memphis, Byhalia, Barr, Southeast Memphis, Independence, Lewisburg, Red Banks, Laws Hill, Marianna, Piperton, Coal Oil Corner, Wakefield, Cayce, Cockrum, Aiken, and Cedarview. This includes the following highways... Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 1 and 23. Interstate 240 between mile markers 16 and 20. Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 261 and 265.
Effective August 17, 2026 at 6:16 PM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Memphis TN
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
Last Checked
5 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
Other Active Alerts in Tennessee
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Flash Flood Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Flood Advisory
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Shelby County, Tennessee?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (5 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Shelby County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for DeSoto County, Marshall County.