Memphians can stash their umbrellas for a sunny weekend, but should brace for a stormy turn come Tuesday. With the current temperature sitting at a cool 50°F and climbing, the city is gearing up for a mild day. Humidity is on the higher side at 83%, with a dewpoint at 45°F, but calm winds promise a serene start, according to the National Weather Service in Memphis.
The forecast, as posted on the National Weather Service, indicates "Sunny, with a high near 80" for today, making it an ideal time for outdoor activities. The warmth will gently sweep through the city as "Light south wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning." Tonight is expected to keep clear skies, offering a pleasant evening for any late-night rendezvous, with the temperature dipping to a comfortable low around 60 and those soothing south-southwest winds at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday will not disappoint either, as the sun will continue to bless Memphis with its presence, soaring to a high near 80 once again. However, those planning on venturing out should note that it could get "Breezy, with a south-southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph," which could toss around lighter objects and stir up the pollen. The clear skies will persist into Sunday night, with a low around 62 and that constant southwesterly wind, per the National Weather Service.
It's Monday that will hint at change, offering "Partly sunny, with a high near 81," according to the National Weather Service. The south wind will maintain a pace of 10 to 15 mph, teasing what's to come. By Monday night, the skies will turn "Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65." But it's Tuesday when the weather is set to make a dramatic flip. The NWS predicts a "40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 pm," and not just a drizzle but a windy affair with gusts potentially hitting 35 mph.
The uncertain weather will roll through the week, with "Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1 am" on Tuesday night, carrying a hefty 70% chance of precipitation. Wednesday will offer a slight reprieve, with a "30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 pm." Temperatures remain high, but the skies will only partly clear, toggling between clouds and sunshine. The back-and-forth tango with rain will continue through Friday, although with lesser odds, culminating in a "20 percent chance of showers" and a high near 69 to finish off the week, according to the National Weather Service.
