Memphis residents can expect to slowly shed their layers as the day progresses, with the National Weather Service promising a sunny Sunday with temperatures peaking at a comfortable 87 degrees. The morning's patchy fog is set to clear by 8 a.m., offering clear skies for the latter part of the day. Light wind from the northeast will pick up slightly in the afternoon, according to the latest update from the NWS.
As dusk falls, the clarity of the sky is to largely remain, transitioning into a mostly clear evening with a low of about 66 degrees. An easterly breeze will persist gently throughout the night, setting the stage for a balmy Monday. The NWS predicts temperatures to climb even higher at the start of the work week, with the mercury set to steadily hit near 89 degrees under continued sunny skies.
The bout of pleasant weather looks to be a temporary reprieve as forecasters look ahead. Tuesday maintains the warm trend with a high close to 89 degrees, aided by a stronger south wind blowing in at 10 to 15 mph. However, the NWS warns of a shifting pattern—come nightfall, there's a slight, 20 percent chance of showers between the early hours of 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., which could possibly escalate into thunderstorms afterward.
Wednesday's forecast spells a more definitive chance for precipitation, as chances of showers and thunderstorms are set to rise to 40 percent. The partly sunny day will witness temperatures hovering around 87 degrees, with a south southwest wind blowing at 10 to 15 mph. By night, the likelihood of wet weather increases dramatically to 70 percent, indicating a potentially soggy end to the mid-week.
Looking further ahead, unsettled weather is likely to continue through to the end of the week. Thursday and Friday are pegged with a 60 percent chance of showers and possibly thunderstorms, despite partial sun. Residents should prepare for more intermittent showers and thunderstorms not only through the evenings but carrying on into the weekend, with a 30 percent chance of precipitation forecasted for Saturday, according to the NWS' detailed weather outlook.
