Memphis residents should keep umbrellas handy as the National Weather Service predicts a spotty week of sun and storms. According to the latest forecast, today might bring a 40 percent chance of rain, with showers and thunderstorms expected mainly after 1 pm, and a partly sunny sky with highs nearing 85 degrees. The South wind will stay around 5 to 10 mph, providing a slight breeze through the humidity.
As the sun sets tonight, the chance of precipitation increases to 50 percent, with potential thunderstorms tapering off before 1 a.m. Temperatures hover around a muggy 69 degrees, with calm winds prevailing. The possibility of new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch could lead to damp conditions for the early weekday commute, so it could be wise to plan for extra travel time.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, residents can expect similar weather patterns, with a 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 7 am and highs in the mid-80s. A continuous flow of South winds at 5 to 10 mph will persist throughout the day.
Those patterns are set to continue on Tuesday night, when once more, a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms could bring added moisture to the region, potentially interrupting nighttime activities and sleep. The mercury is not predicted to drop much below 72 degrees.
According to the NWS, Wednesday might prove the wettest day of the week, with showers and a possible thunderstorm, the chance of precipitation climbing to 70 percent. Despite the darkened conditions, temperatures will remain summer-like, with highs around 85 degrees, and Southwest winds near 10 mph could give rise to new rainfall amounts, adding to earlier accumulations.
By Wednesday night, the odds of rainfall drop significantly to 20 percent before 1 am, with skies clearing and temperatures dipping to a more comfortable 68 degrees. The rest of the week invites more sunshine, with Thursday and Friday looking clear and bright, highs cruising to the upper 80s and reverting to the lower 80s as the weekend approaches.
The weekend forecast teases with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, at 20 percent on Saturday and increasing modestly to 30 percent by Sunday. Despite these chances for rain, most of the weekend should see mostly sunny conditions and temperatures settling in the mid-80s, providing a mix of weather that should allow for both outdoor plans and occasional retreats indoors should the skies open up briefly.
