NWS Memphis updates drought, rain chances and spotter training

Mid-South drought deepens in NWS Memphis update

The National Weather Service in Memphis says most of the Mid-South is now dealing with severe to extreme drought as dry weather persists. Its Sunday afternoon update says a large portion of the region is in extreme drought, with most of the remaining area in severe or moderate drought, and it says rainfall is not expected to return until this weekend. The post's graphic is a U.S. Drought Monitor map for the Memphis weather office.

Source: US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee.

Warm, dry workweek before Halloween weekend rain chances rise

The National Weather Service in Memphis says warm, dry conditions will continue through the workweek, with above-normal temperatures and highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s and lows in the 40s to mid 50s. Its Monday evening forecast graphic says the dry spell may ease during Halloween weekend, with rain chances increasing and amounts generally less than 1 inch. The graphic was updated Monday evening and includes a forecast table for Corinth, MS.

Source: US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee.

Oxford SKYWARN spotter talk set for Nov. 5

The National Weather Service in Memphis says one final SKYWARN Spotter Talk is scheduled this fall for Nov. 5 in Oxford. The free class runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at North East Mississippi Electric Power Association, 1389 Cooperative Way, and the agency says it will last about 1.5 to 2 hours with a 10-minute break. It says the session is open to the public and points readers to the full schedule and locations.

Source: US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee.