Memphis residents can look forward to a period of sunny weather heading into the weekend, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service. After a fair start today with temperatures around 46°F, clear skies are set to raise the mercury to a comfortable high near 61°F. While wind speeds are breezy out of the west northwest, they are expected to prompt a chill, making temperatures feel closer to 41°F early this morning.

Tonight, the city will experience clear skies once more, and temperatures are predicted to dip to a bracing low around 39°F. In this change, North wind is anticipated to show its presence with speeds ranging from 5 to 15 mph. The NWS promises a continuation of the sunny spell for Friday, with a high near 62°F and more gentle north northwest winds blowing at 5 to 10 mph.

According to the NWS, the weekend will largely maintain this pattern, offering mostly sunny skies on Saturday and a pleasant high around 67°F. However, Saturday night may bring a 20 percent chance of showers after 2 am, although conditions will remain mostly clear with a low near 53°F.

Transitioning into Sunday, Memphis is expected to encounter varied weather, with a slight chance of showers before 8 am, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 am and 2 pm. Then, a higher likelihood of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 pm. Gusts could reach as high as 30 mph amidst the breezy conditions, while temperatures are set to peak near a warm 72°F. A 60 percent chance of precipitation underscores the day's uncertainty.

The new week starts with mostly sunny skies on Monday and an ambitious high nearing 78°F. Showers and thunderstorms may make a return, though, by nightfall with a 50 percent probability. This pattern of unsettled weather seems to hold through Tuesday and Wednesday, with showers and thunderstorms likely and highs hovering in the low 70s.