State of Emergency declared in Memphis, Shelby County due to winter weather

Autumn Scott
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A state of emergency was issued in the city of Memphis and Shelby County Monday afternoon as a winter storm continues to move through the Mid-South.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris declared the local state of emergency Monday after a wind chill advisory for sub-zero wind chills began Sunday evening and four to six inches of snow accumulated in the county.

“Our community has received several inches of snow, creating many hazardous conditions. Please stay off the streets today, and if you can do it safely, please check in on your neighbors,” said Harris.

Snow and temperature falls across Mid-South, Memphis

Memphis Mayor Paul Young made the same announcement, saying the declaration allows the city to adjust services to meet the community’s needs.

The National Weather Service says snow will continue to fall Monday afternoon, tapering off into the evening. The bitterly cold conditions will continue through Wednesday morning.

  • Union Avenue at Danny Thomas
    Union Avenue at Danny Thomas
  • Union Avenue in the snow
    Union Avenue in the snow
  • Union at Third, the Peabody in snow
    Union at Third, the Peabody in snow
  • South Main Street in the snow
    South Main Street in the snow
  • The Orpheum on South Main
    The Orpheum on South Main
  • The I-55 bridge in the snow
    The I-55 bridge in the snow
  • An owl sits in a snow-covered East Memphis backyard. Neighbors say the barred owl is a regular visitor. They call him Mortimer. (photo courtesy Bob Ott)
    An owl sits in a snow-covered East Memphis backyard. Neighbors say the barred owl is a regular visitor. They call him Mortimer. (photo courtesy Bob Ott)
  • This pond was freezing up in Southaven near Stateline Road.
    This pond was freezing up in Southaven near Stateline Road.

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