The National Weather Service in Memphis is encouraging residents to ensure wireless emergency alerts are enabled on their smartphones. These alerts are vital tools during severe weather events, providing timely warnings that can save lives.
Officials advise users to check their phone settings and turn on weather emergency alerts. Doing so ensures that users receive critical notifications about tornadoes, storms, and other severe conditions in real time.
The agency emphasizes that activating these alerts is simple and could make a difference in emergency situations. They urge the public to take a moment to verify their alert settings now, before severe weather strikes.
Social media posts from the Memphis office remind residents of the importance of these alerts, with the hashtag #MSSWPW2026 encouraging awareness and preparedness.
