“It just cleared everything in five minutes,” the Lake City resident, 97-years-old, recounted the tornado that tore through not only his home, but an entire community.
Action News 5 is tracking storm damage, power outages and traffic impacts as severe weather and confirmed tornadoes tear through the Mid-South region Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
One person is fighting for their life at Regional One Hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Whitehaven on Wednesday, according to the Memphis Police Department.
On this First Alert Weather Day, it is crucial for Mid-Southerners to stay alert, protect themselves, and make sure their homes and belongings are as stormproof as possible.
As the Mid-South braces for a wet and very active weather pattern over the next four days, Memphis Light, Gas, and Water is hoping for the best and preparing for the worst.
The Memphis Police Department is warning residents about the ongoing issue of vehicle break-ins throughout the city, particularly involving firearms being stolen from both unlocked and locked vehicles. To help prevent these crimes, we urge the public to:
