The National Weather Service in Memphis is predicting a bout of inclement weather that's set to drench the city in the coming days, with showers and thunderstorms on the docket almost daily into the weekend. Patches of fog and light rain with 93% humidity flagged off the morning, casting a mist over the city, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
Today, Memphians can expect a 70% chance of precipitation, before 2 pm. Forecasts tout a high near 74 degrees, and despite a south-southeast wind pushing 10 to 15 mph, it's the rain that's drawing locals' attention. Weather experts at the NWS estimate new rainfall amounts to be less than a tenth of an inch, although, this figure could see an uptick during thunderstorms.
The rainfall isn't bowing out anytime soon. Tonight, the chance of precipitation amps up to 80%, with "showers and thunderstorms before 3 am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3 am and 5 am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 am." Residents might want to keep their rain boots handy as new rainfall could widely vary, ranging between a half and three-quarters of an inch, as per the National Weather Service.
For those looking further ahead, the forecast for Tuesday is no less daunting. Showers and possible thunderstorms are expected post-1 pm with an 80% probability. The high will hover near 77 degrees, accompanied by a west-southwest breeze that, albeit moderate at around 10 to 15 mph, will only usher in further wet conditions. Each day, it seems, parcels out its shade of grey and its promise of the heavens spilling over.
Yet, it's not all bleak skies—there's a silver lining with a partly cloudy Wednesday night in store, and by Thursday, the sun should make a brazen appearance with a high near 83 degrees. Still, there's a 20% chance of showers post-afternoon. The weekend continues this pattern, with mostly sunny days caught in a tango with possible evening showers and thunderstorms.
