Memphis residents should keep their umbrellas closed today as showers and thunderstorms are predicted to hit the area before 2 pm, with a chance of continued storms later in the afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, skies will clear up as the day progresses, ushering in high temperatures near 81 degrees. Winds shifting from south-southeast to west-southwest are expected to accompany the changing weather patterns.
Tonight, the city is due for a change with partly cloudy skies and patchy fog developing after 3 am. The low should hover around 67 degrees, with a calm turning to a gentle west-southwest breeze. On Sunday, any lingering fog before 8 am will give way to mostly sunny skies and a high soaring to near 87 degrees, a pleasant respite for those looking to enjoy the outdoors.
As the new week begins, the possibility of showers returns. Monday forecasts a 50 percent chance of rain, potentially accompanied by thunderstorms after 10 am, while temperatures are set to peak at a warm 87 degrees. The south-southwest wind could make the rounds at a mild 5 to 10 mph, noted the NWS.
Continuing this pattern, Tuesday and Wednesday both offer a continued threat of showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorms are most likely to occur after 1 am on Tuesday, with an ongoing 40 percent chance of precipitation throughout the following day. Temperatures should remain consistently high with daytime highs hovering near 86 degrees. The cycle of showers is expected to carry on throughout the week, culminating in a sunny Friday with a high nearing a comfortable 84 degrees.
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