Official Public Notices: Winter Storm Fern Alerts and Municipal Board Schedules

Public Notice: Winter Weather Advisory and Emergency Preparedness

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Memphis metropolitan area, effective from Friday, January 23, through Sunday evening, January 25, 2026. Residents are advised that Winter Storm Fern is expected to bring a significant mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the Mid-South beginning Friday afternoon. While conditions on Thursday, January 22 remain stable, the City of Memphis Emergency Management Agency urges citizens to complete winter preparations immediately. Anticipated impacts include hazardous travel conditions, potential infrastructure disruptions, and localized power outages due to ice accumulation. Temperatures are forecast to drop sharply below freezing by Friday evening and remain there through the middle of next week.

Public Meeting: Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) will hold its regular Board of Commissioners meeting today, Thursday, January 22, 2026. The session is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. local time. The meeting will be held at the following location:

• Location: 2491 Winchester Road, Suite 113 (Mezzanine Level, Airport Terminal Building)
• Purpose: To discuss operational updates, budget reviews, and upcoming infrastructure projects for the Memphis International Airport.

All board meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Tennessee Open Meetings Act. Citizens unable to attend in person may review minutes and agendas on the official MSCAA website following the conclusion of the session.

National Health Advisory: New World Screwworm (NWS)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a nationwide health advisory, active as of January 22, regarding the detection of New World Screwworm (flesh-eating parasitic larvae) near the United States border. While no local cases have been confirmed in Shelby County, the Memphis and Shelby County Health Department encourages residents—particularly those with livestock or domestic pets—to remain vigilant. Health officials recommend keeping open wounds covered and using insect repellents containing 0.5% permethrin on gear and clothing to prevent potential infections. Suspected cases in animals or humans should be reported immediately to medical professionals or veterinary authorities.

Upcoming Memphis City Council Proceedings

The Memphis City Council has officially posted the notice for its next regular meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 125 North Main Street. Current items under public review include:

• Resolution for sublease approvals at the International Port of Memphis aimed at industrial investment.
• Funding agreements for water resource investigations in coordination with the U.S. Geological Survey.
• Ongoing wastewater treatment facility upgrades (Bio-solids Facility SW4011).

Public comment cards for the January 27 session must be submitted according to the Council’s standard procedures prior to the call to order.