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Memphis Braces for Showers and Thunderstorms with 70% Rain Likelihood, NWS Reports

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Published on May 17, 2024
Memphis Braces for Showers and Thunderstorms with 70% Rain Likelihood, NWS ReportsSource: md. childress, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Memphis residents should keep their umbrellas handy. According to the National Weather Service, showers are likely this morning, possibly accompanied by a thunderstorm, followed by a chance of more showers and thunderstorms until early afternoon. The NWS, Memphis predicts "a high near 75" degrees with an east southeast wind blowing at a mild pace of 5 to 10 mph. 

For those planning their evening, there's a 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms continuing. Temperatures are expected to easily dip around 64 degrees, with calm winds eventually settling in. It’s fair to advise you to carry a light jacket and rain gear for any night plans.

Looking forward to the weekend, Saturday's forecast suggests a coin toss chance for more thunderstorms and a 50 percent chance of rainfall. The day should see partly sunny skies with a high approaching 80 degrees. By nightfall, a patchy fog is expected to form after 3 am, casting an ethereal haze over the city. The low will linger around 64 degrees, with light north winds.

Sunday morning fog should clear by 8 am, giving way to what's anticipated to be a sunny day with highs soaring to 87 degrees. The serene weather will likely extend into the night, with a mostly clear sky and lows hovering around 66 degrees. Those enjoying the outdoors will find the conditions perfect for planning a late picnic or a tranquil walk in the park.

As the new work week rolls in, Monday continues the trend with sunshine and high temperatures near 89 degrees. By Tuesday, the skies remain mostly sunny with a high again near 89, but changes are on the horizon. The NWS cautions that Tuesday night could bring a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 am.

The forecast available at the National Weather Service website accentuates a pattern of intermittent storms, with chances of rain ranging from 30 to 40 percent through the following Thursday. Highs for the remainder of the week are expected to settle in the mid-80s.