Stories Related to River Flooding Starting To "wrap Arms" Around Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tennessee (Reuters) - Memphis area residents were warned on Saturday that they should not be fooled by sunny skies because the Mississippi River was gradually starting to "wrap its arms" around the city and rise to record levels.

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