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Published on March 30, 2024
Warm Spring Temperatures and Breezy Conditions Predicted for Memphis, Says National Weather ServiceSource: WillyBearden, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The National Weather Service in Memphis has detailed the latest weather forecast for the region, with spring temperatures in full swing. According to the National Weather Service, Memphis is currently experiencing a few clouds with temperatures sitting at 59°F and a humidity of 67%. The southwesterly wind is blowing at a breezy 12 mph, complemented by a barometer reading of 30.02 inches (1016.3 mb).

Memphians can anticipate a sunny day ahead with a high touching near 76°. The Southwest wind is expected to maintain around 15 mph. For the night, the weather is predicted to shift to partly cloudy skies with a low circling 61° and the winds taking a slight dip to around 10 mph from the South-Southwest direction.

Going into the weekend, the partly sunny disposition continues with Sunday's highs flirting with 78°, coupled with South Southwest winds at 10 to 15 mph, and possible gusts gathering strength up to 25 mph. The outlook for Sunday night doesn’t stray far, with mostly cloudy conditions and lows hovering around 65°, the South Southwest wind holding steady around 15 mph.

On Monday, there's a slight murmur of change with a 20% chance of showers between 1 and 4 pm, with the potential of showers and thunderstorms trailing after 4 pm. The mostly cloudy skies during the day will see highs near 79°, while the breeze picks up, boasting South Southwest winds around 15 mph, and occasional gusts thundering up to 25 mph. As nightfall takes its claim, the chance for showers and thunderstorms rises sharply to a 70% probability. Showers are likely, and a possible thunderstorm could erupt after 1 am, with new rainfall amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch – but don't be surprised if thunderstorms bring higher totals. The temperature should hold at around 65°, the breezes transforming into a more assertive South wind of 15 to 20 mph, and gusts that could rattle at speeds as high as 35 mph.

Looking ahead, Tuesday offers a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with mostly sunny skies and high temperatures taking a mild dip near 72°. The day also promises to be breezy, as West Northwest winds whip through at 15 to 20 mph, complete with gusts that might peak at 30 mph. Despite the potential showers, the subsequent night should see skies clearing to partly cloudy with a more restrained low around 45°. The Northwest wind remains consistent at around 15 mph, the gusts possibly echoing those seen during the day.

Midweek forecasts continue to proffer pleasant conditions with sunny highs at 58° on Wednesday and nighttime skies mostly clear with lows reaching about 41°. Thursday keeps the sunny streak alive, boasting highs around 63° while the night adopts a similar pattern of clearness and lows staying loyal to the 41° mark. The week comes to a close on a high note with Friday set to be sunny, granting a high near 66°.