MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As remnants of Hurricane Helene continue to impact the Mid-South, schools are reporting closures due to the weather conditions brought by the tropical storm on Friday, September 27.
After landfall, the remnants of Hurricane Helene will continue northward through Georgia before turning westward through Tennessee and toward Memphis.
Rain from Helene began in Memphis late Thursday night and continue through much of the day Friday and Friday night. Rain totals will likely be 1 to 2 inches in much of the area, with some neighborhoods seeing up to 4 inches of rain in a 24 hour period.
The highest rain totals will likely be along and north of Interstate 40 through West Tennessee.
While some minor street flooding is possible, major flooding is not anticipated at this time.
Current School Closures:
- Bells City Schools - Closed today
- Crockett Co. Schools - Closed today
- Southwest Tennessee Community College: Transitioning to virtual learning and work today
ABC24 will provide ongoing updates as more school closures are reported.
