First published 9/19/2026, 3:36:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 3:36:15 AM

Heat Advisory issued September 18 at 10:20PM CDT until September 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

The National Weather Service Memphis office issued a Heat Advisory covering the Memphis, TN area from Sep 18 10:20 PM CDT through Sep 19 8:00 PM CDT. The advisory warns of elevated heat conditions that can harm health and affect outdoor activities and travel.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, public-health

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Heat advisories signal higher risk of heat-related illness for vulnerable people and those working or traveling outdoors; advance notice supports precautions and activity adjustments.

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Heat Advisory issued September 18 at 10:20PM CDT until September 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

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