The city of Memphis is set to face a deluge in the coming days, forecasting persistent showers and storms starting today and lasting through the better part of the week. According to the NWS Memphis's latest update, today's weather includes a high near 70 degrees with a robust chance of precipitation at 90 percent, indicating that residents should brace for a wet day with potential thunderstorms in the mix.
As the evening approaches, the weather is not expected to let up, showers and thunderstorms are likely to continue after 9 pm amidst temperatures dipping to a low around 54, and the south southeast wind is expected to shift south southwest post-midnight, the humidity and wind contributing to what could be an uncomfortable night for those caught unprepared. New rainfall during the night could accumulate between a quarter and half inch, "except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms," the NWS Memphis cautions.
Looking ahead to Thursday, the likelihood of showers and the chance of a thunderstorm remain high at 60 percent, though the day may see a break in the clouds with conditions predicted to become mostly sunny eventually. The NWS anticipates a breezy day with west southwest wind gusting as high as 30 mph, and while new precipitation could range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, those in the path of thunderstorms might witness heavier showers.
The forecast for Thursday night offers a brief respite with only a 40 percent chance of showers before 8 pm and the skies clearing, the drop to a low around 48 under a west northwest wind blowing at 10 to 15 mph suggesting a crisper, perhaps more pleasant night, Friday and Saturday are expected to bring sunshine and highs near 70 and 78 respectively, signaling a brief dry spell for Memphians to enjoy the outdoors, the Memphis area is forecasted to remain mostly clear with temperatures steadily rising into the weekend.
However, by the start of the next work-week, the threat of rain reemerges, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Monday, and the temperatures climbing to a high near 82. The temperamental pattern persists into Tuesday, the NWS predicts a 30 percent chance of rain complete with thunderstorms and breezy conditions, the high again hovering around 81 degrees. To stay updated on the latest weather conditions, visit the NWS Memphis website through this link: NWS Memphis.
