Memphis Braces for Blustery Monday with Showers and Potential Storms, Mild Weekend Ahead

Memphis is currently experiencing mild weather, with the National Weather Service reporting a few clouds and a temperature of 42 degrees Fahrenheit early this morning. According to the latest update, the humidity stands at 79%, and the wind is coming from the north, gusting up to 25 miles per hour, creating a wind chill that feels closer to 35 degrees.

As the day progresses, locals can expect the skies to clear up a bit, with temperatures climbing to a high near 58 degrees, the wind maintaining its presence with speeds around 15 mph and occasional gusts reaching 30 mph; this wind, originating from the north northeast, might require Memphians to hold on to their hats, as they go about their day.

The outlook for tonight is mostly clear with the temperature dropping to a low around 39 degrees, and the winds calming down to a gentle 5 to 10 mph breeze. Come Sunday, the city should see mostly cloudy skies with a high near 65 degrees, and an east wind around 10 mph, as detailed on the NWS website.

However, residents should brace for a blustery start to the week with a significant chance of showers by Monday afternoon, and the likelihood of thunderstorms into the night, some storms could produce heavy rainfall resulting in new precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches, the wind could escalate, churning from the south southeast at 20 to 30 mph and gusts that might howl as aggressively as 45 mph—a perfect setup for umbrellas turning inside out and unsecured patio furniture taking a journey.

The tumultuous weather is expected to subside by Tuesday, with the chance of showers and thunderstorms diminishing before 1 pm, followed by clearing skies and a high near 61 degrees. The remainder of the week appears to be tranquil, with sunny and mostly clear conditions prevailing, and temperatures steadily rising to a pleasant high near 70 degrees by Friday.