The National Weather Service in Memphis has projected a surge in temperatures with sunny skies and breezy conditions set to define the city's weather pattern in the coming days. According to the latest update, residents can expect a high near 81 degrees today, along with winds from the south-southwest picking up speed, occasionally gusting as high as 30 mph.

As night descends upon the city, the clear skies are to persist, though temperatures are to slightly drop to around 61 degrees, with south-southwest winds continuing to breeze through at 10 to 15 mph. Monday's forecast promises more sunshine and a continued stretch of warm weather, featuring a high near 80 degrees.

The weather outlook over the next few days is variable, introducing a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms by Tuesday afternoon. The day is expected to be windy, with south winds strengthening from 10 to 15 mph to 20 to 25 mph, with possible wind gusts soaring up to 40 mph.

Wednesday will maintain a slight threat of thunderstorms, particularly before 7 am, and again, a slight chance after 1 pm, despite being predominantly sunny with highs flirting with the 83-degree mark. Breezy conditions continue with southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, potentially gusting to approximately 30 mph. The latter part of the week hints at a recurrent pattern of showers and potential thunderstorms, especially by Thursday afternoon and heading into the weekend.

Citizens should remain prepared for inconsistent weather, as indicated by the fluctuating chances of precipitation and thunderstorms. By Friday, temperatures are forecasted to dip to a high around 72, and Saturday offers partly sunny conditions, accompanied by a high near 66 degrees, encapsulating an unpredictable week of Memphis weather.