 | Brown Recluse Spider Populations on the Rise
Hot temperatures are to blame for higher populations of brown recluse spiders in the Mid-South.  Watch Video
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 | Hospitals See Spike in Patients with Heat-Related Illnesses
Emergency rooms visits have spiked at Mid-South hospitals with patients dealing with heat-related symptoms. Watch Video
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 | Two More Heat-Related Deaths Confirmed in Shelby County
The Shelby County Health Department has confirmed two more heat-related deaths, making five heat-related deaths this year.
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 | Mississippi River Levels Approach Record Lows
The Mississippi River level continues to drop. If it drops another 3 feet, it will be the lowest since the 1980's. Watch Video
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 | July Makes Top 50 Driest On Record in Mid-South
Even with recent rains, the Mid-South is still 15 inches below average for rain. Watch Video
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 | Western Half of Tennessee Cautioned of Heat, Humidity
Weather forecasters say increasing heat and humidity are creating dangerously hot conditions over the western half of Tennessee.
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 | Excessive Heat Kills Three in Shelby County
Another person has died due to excessive heat and no air conditioning. Watch Video
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 | Air Conditioning Technicians in High Demand
Hot weather is causing A/C units to work overtime and break down. Watch Video
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 | 'Hot Vegetables' Thriving in Extreme Summer Temperatures
While most crops are suffering in the heat, some are thriving. Watch Video
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 | Child Left in Hot Car at Summer Ave Pawn Shop
A little boy was taken to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital after he was left alone in a hot car Wednesday. Watch Video
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 | Entire Class of Memphis Police Recruits File Injury Reports
All 66 Memphis Police recruits have filed injury claims after a "bear crawl" exercise on a hot day.
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 | Have Recent Rains Helped with Drought?
Isolated recent rains have helped on a local level, but much of the Mid-South remains in a severe or extreme drought. Watch Video
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 | Heat Forces Marching Band Students to Practice Indoors
Arlington High School band students will practice inside as the heat index climbs over 100 degrees. Watch Video
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| City Urges Caution During Heat Advisory
With Memphis under a heat advisory, the city is offering rides for those without air conditioning to area cooling centers.
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 | Air Conditioning Thefts on the Rise
The heat is on the rise and so are air conditioner thefts. Watch Video
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| Hot and Getting Hotter, Highs around 100 Coming
Temperatures across Tennessee are predicted to build during the week, reaching highs on Friday that will produce some triple-digit readings.
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 | Memorial Weekend Ahead Hot, Dry
Some daily high temperature records could fall across Tennessee on this hot Memorial Day weekend.
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 | 3rd Heat-Related Death in Shelby County
Shelby County health officials say another person has passed from a heat-related death, the third so far this year.
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| Officials Urge Caution as Temperatures Near 100
Memphis-area officials are urging residents who are sick, elderly or don't have an air conditioner to take special precautions as temperatures approach 100 degrees and the risk of heat-related deaths rises.
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 | Hard Work Becomes Hot Work as Temperatures Rise
Couple the high temperature and humidity and with strenuous activity, you have the perfect combination for heat exhaustion. Watch Video
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 | Council Presses MLGW on Utility Assistance during Heat Wave
The recent heat has some Memphis City Council members concerned that MLGW isn't doing enough to help customers. However, the company says they doubt any other utility provider does more to help those in need. Watch Video
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 | Arkabutla Lake Too Low for Holiday, Summer Activities
Arkabutla Lake was flooded this time last year. Now it is so low they're closing boat ramps and urging people not to swim or go out on the lake. Watch Video
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 | Hard to Breathe: Air Quality Alerts Explained
If you're finding it harder to breathe you're not alone.
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| Hot and Dry Pattern Expected to Worsen
Temperatures will soar into the triple digits this weekend as the Mid-South slips into severe drought. Watch Video
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| MLGW Offers Summer Utility Reconnection Program
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is once again offering its heat-related reconnection program for those without utilities.
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| Excessive Heat Warnings Issued Across Mid-South
Firefighters will be checking on Memphis residents door-to-door after extreme heat warnings were issued throughout the Mid-South and across the entire state of Tennessee.
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| High Ozone Continues with Heat Advisories Expected by Weekend
The Mid-South has already had seven Code Orange alerts for ozone this year. More are on the way, and so are Heat Advisories. Watch Video
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 | DeSoto Firefighters on High Alert with Burn Ban, 4th of July
The Emergency Management Agency says it only takes a spark or a cigarette to ignite a flame the wind can carry for miles. With the Fourth of July close, they're worried about fireworks. Watch Video
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 | City to Open Weekend Cooling Center
The City of Memphis is opening a cooling center over the weekend as temperatures soar into the triple digits.
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 | Firefighters Check on Residents Door-to-Door as Heat Persists
No air conditioning and no relief from the heat is the reality for too many homes in the Mid-South. Memphis firefighters were trying to find a solution as they went door-to-door across the city offering relief and hope.
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| Toasty Temperatures to Continue across Mid-South
Hot weather has arrived a month and a half early this year and it will continue into summer. Watch Video
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 | Harmful Code Orange Days Starting Early
High ozone levels occur on hot and sunny days and can be harmful to your health.
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 | "Play It Cool" Program Giving Free A/C Units to Low-Income Seniors
MLGW and the Neighborhood Christian Center team up to give away 230 air conditioning units to low-income seniors in Shelby County who meet qualifications. Watch Video
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 | Record Spring Temps Means Air Conditioner On Earlier
Record-breaking temperatures in March has caused some residents to flip on the A/C. Some wonder what they can do to keep utility bills from climbing sky high. Watch Video
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 | Your Sunscreen Could Contain Cancer-Causing Chemicals
Some sunscreens contain chemicals that have been linked to tumors in lab rats. Watch Video
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