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#255
The newest forecast discussion from NWS Memphis has a potential deformation zone setting up directly over the Memphis metro this Friday.
 
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gordonr24 said:
The newest forecast discussion from NWS Memphis has a potential deformation zone setting up directly over the Memphis metro this Friday.
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Yeah looking more and more likely that you guys might see a good snow!
 
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My job is killing me with work guys.

I’m sorry. Potential to be bad Friday. Storms then freezing rain then a brief switch to snow.
 
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DancingOutlaw said:
A bus full of kids going off the road is a bigger deal than a few adults sliding around.
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wasn't complaining about schools - just making a point that everyones lives are a big deal -- State Police say stay off the roads, but some people fear an employer may get irate about it --
 
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Right now. I’m leaning towards a ice storm. Will update later today when I get home from work.

The whole state maybe in a ice storm warning. No lies. High winds with .15 of ice is not good!
 
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rocktopper16 said:
Right now. I’m leaning towards a ice storm. Will update later today when I get home from work.

The whole state maybe in a ice storm warning. No lies. High winds with .15 of ice is not good!
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.15 of an inch of ice isn't enough for an Ice Storm Warning to be issued. Here's the official criteria for an ISW to be issued by Morristown:
 

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There's still a lot of uncertainty with this system in regards to track of the low pressure and how quick the changeover from rain to freezing rain/sleet to snow happens. Take any official forecasts (such as the one WBIR is already posting) with a grain of salt. I'm waiting until the 0z model runs come out tonight before attempting an official forecast.
 
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rocktopper16 said:
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/directives/sym/pd01005013curr.pdf




Smh.
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The first picture is as it says. In special cases, they can issue an advisory or warning if they feel that a storm that doesn't meet the criteria can still cause a good amount of damage or danger. Generally speaking though, they has a set criteria because the threshold of a quarter of an inch of ice is guaranteed to cause hazardous travel and scattered to widespread power outages. Anything less than that and the impacts are lower for the most part.

In Morristown's specific criteria for an Ice Storm warning, it doesn't list wind. They will not issue an ice storm warning based on the wind speed.
 

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So what should I expect here in West TN/Memphis/Tipton County area? My mom has her chemo treatment in Jackson tomorrow so we're hoping she can go.
 
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Burhead said:
So what should I expect here in West TN/Memphis/Tipton County area? My mom has her chemo treatment in Jackson tomorrow so we're hoping she can go.
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I’ll attach more when my phone won’t stop being stupid. What time is her appointment?
 

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rocktopper16 said:
I’ll attach more when my phone won’t stop being stupid. What time is her appointment?
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I think she said sometime around 8:30 to 8:45 I think. Most times she isn't done to around 1 or 2 than we got about an hour drive back home. More worried about the ice/sleet/freezing rain than snow.
 
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Burhead said:
So what should I expect here in West TN/Memphis/Tipton County area? My mom has her chemo treatment in Jackson tomorrow so we're hoping she can go.
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Posted 29 minutes ago
...WINTER WEATHER WILL AFFECT THE MID-SOUTH LATE THIS EVENING
INTO FRIDAY...

.A strong cold front will move into the Lower Mississippi Valley
late this evening. Rain will begin to transition to a mixture of
freezing rain and sleet as cold air begins to filter into the Mid-
South, then eventually to all snow on Friday. Snow is expected
to taper off Friday afternoon. Significant snow and ice
accumulations will be possible across much of the region. In
addition, strong northwest winds will occur as the much colder
air filters into the region.

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Plan on difficult
travel conditions, including during the morning commute on
Friday. Total snow and sleet accumulations between one and three
inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch are
expected. The greatest snow and sleet accumulations are
expected across northwest Tennessee.

* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi,
Southeast Missouri and West Tennessee.

* WHEN...Midnight to 6 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in
visibility at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or
impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are
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ready.govWays to prepare and stay safe now
During
Stay indoors during the storm.
Prolonged exposure to cold can cause hypothermia.
Walk and drive carefully on icy sidewalks and roads.
Many injuries and accidents are caused by slippery conditions.
Before driving, let someone know your destination, route, and expected time of arrival.
If your car gets stuck, it’ll be easier to find you.
If you lose feeling and color in your nose, ears, hands, or feet, cover the exposed area, avoid rubbing your skin, and seek medical help immediately.
You may have frostbite.
When shoveling snow, take breaks and lift lighter loads.
Working too hard can lead to heart attacks.
Stay dry.
Wet clothes make you lose body heat, increasing your risk of hypothermia.
noaa.govWhat is a Winter Storm Warning?
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Watch
A winter weather event including 1) snow, ice, or sleet meeting or exceeding locally defined 12 and/or 24 hour warning criteria; or 2) a combination of snow, ice, or sleet and blowing snow with at least one of the precipitation elements meeting or exceeding locally defined 12 and/or 24 hour warning criteria.
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