Memphis residents should brace for a wet and stormy week ahead. Forecasters are predicting a mix of showers and thunderstorms with high chances of precipitation in the coming days. The NWS detailed forecast indicates today will have a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with highs nearing 81 degrees. Winds from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph will bring new rainfall amounts of up to a quarter of an inch, although thunderstorms could result in higher totals, according to National Weather Service.
As the evening approaches, the chance of precipitation jumps to a hefty 80 percent. Showers and possible thunderstorms are expected after 1 a.m., and some storms may produce heavy rainfall. The overnight low is positioned around 68 degrees, while southeasterly winds persist at 10 mph. NWS warns residents that new rainfall could range between 1 and 2 inches.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday's conditions don't promise much relief. The outlook is a persistent deluge with a 90 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 p.m., followed by a likely continuation of the wet weather. The forecast from NWS also cautions that some storms may produce heavy rainfall and that new rainfall could measure between a half and three quarters of an inch.
By Saturday night, the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms drops slightly to 40 percent. It will be another mostly cloudy night with a low hovering around 68 degrees and gentler southwesterly winds around 5 mph. Sunday offers a glimpse of the sun with mostly sunny skies but still maintains a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10 a.m.
As the new week begins, the rain doesn't seem ready to take a break. Monday has a forecasted 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 85 degrees. By Monday night, conditions are expected to remain consistent with another round of showers and thunderstorms and lows around 71 degrees.
The rest of the week does not stray far from this pattern, with daily chances of showers and thunderstorms fluctuating between 30 and 50 percent. Temperatures throughout the week will range from the mid-60s to high 80s. The NWS urges locals to stay updated on weather conditions and take necessary precautions during this stormy spell.
