Memphis power outage: Shelby County residents without electricity as severe thunderstorm warning issued
Shelby County had the largest number of reported outages in Tennessee, with 118,086 customers without power as of 6 p.m. CDT.
Severe thunderstorms posed a threat to parts of the Memphis area on Saturday evening, as a severe thunderstorm warning remained in effect for southern Fayette County and eastern Shelby County. The National Weather Service reported a severe thunderstorm near Eads, approximately 12 miles northeast of Collierville, moving east at 35 mph.
The storm had the potential to generate wind gusts of 60 mph, as indicated by radar data. As a result, residents in the warned areas were advised to remain indoors, avoid windows, and brace for possible damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
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