Memphis locals can expect a switch from clear skies to widespread showers as the week progresses, with storms possibly interrupting otherwise warm climate conditions. The National Weather Service in Memphis has provided a detailed forecast, which suggests variable weather for the region.
Today's outlook is predominantly sunny, with a high nearing 85 degrees, the warm air barely troubled by a south southwest breeze stirring at around 5 mph later in the afternoon. However, tonight's calm could give way to thunderous drama, with the odds of showers and thunderstorms climbing to 70%, eventually leading to possible rainfall figures sitting between a half and three quarters of an inch.
The rain is set to continue into Friday, "Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.", according to the NWS Memphis forecast.
Friday night tempers the certainty slightly, dropping chances for showers and storms to 50% as lows settle near 64 degrees, gentle south-southwest winds persisting at around 5 mph. The forecast indicates a modest accumulation from the night's downpours, suggesting additional rainfall of a tenth to a quarter of an inch – although, stronger thunderstorms could easily tip those scales.
The weekend also mixes clear spells with storm risks: a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday during the day, partially clearing by night to welcome patchy fog after 4 am. Conditions appear to brighten by Sunday with sunshine dominating and highs climbing near 86 degrees following an early patch of fog.
Clear spells will stretch into the early part of next week, with sunny prospects and the mercury pushing towards a summery 89 degrees by Monday. Tuesday's temperature could peak further, nearing a sweltering 91 degrees, though by evening, a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms might cool things off slightly.
As midweek approaches, a lower but lingering 30% chance of rain could grace the city, capping highs around 85 degrees.
