The weather in Memphis is shaping up to be a classic spring roller coaster, folks. According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, the sky stays clear today, with the thermometer hitting a summer-like 81 degrees. But don’t get too used to the sunshine, as the weather's got some tricks up its sleeve. The light west southwest breeze is flipping northwest as the day rolls on. Come nightfall, partly cloudy skies will keep temperatures at a mild 61 degrees, with a gentle north wind shifting east southeast past the witching hour. So, if you’re making Saturday night plans, leave the heavy coat at home.
For those gearing up for a sunny Sunday, it looks like another beauty with highs kissing 82 degrees. But grab those umbrellas because as night creeps in, there's a 40 percent chance that showers will start to disrupt our starry skies after 1 a.m. The humid air might be a good excuse to skip the morning run, as those showers could develop into thunderstorms come Monday, with the risk of rain ramping up to 80 percent. The wind won’t be shy either, blowing south southeast between 10 and 15 mph, and it could get gusty, folks—up to 25 mph. Watch out for rainfall exceeding a quarter of an inch if thunderstorms hit the mark.
The NWS says the wet weather will likely roll over into Monday night, with the chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. and the potential for more showers and storms afterward. The low is expected to hover around 64 degrees, while southwesterly winds maintain a steady 15 mph. And for those playing the betting game, there is a 70 percent chance they'll need that rain gear.
But it's not all gray skies ahead. Come Tuesday, showers and thunderstorms are on the docket, but the sun fights back, bringing a high near 77 and a fall in the chance of precipitation to 60 percent. As the page turns to Tuesday night, the clouds will clear, offering some respite and cooler air, lows around 61 degrees. And for anyone needing more Vitamin D, Wednesday aims to please with full-on sunshine and a high near 80 degrees.
The up-and-down trend doesn't quite stop there—Thursday sees a 40 percent chance of showers and storms, with Friday not far off at a 40 percent chance itself, though it promises more sun and a high around 81 degrees, according to the NWS forecast.
