The weather report from the National Weather Service for Memphis indicates a likelihood of showers and thunderstorms today, particularly before 5pm. The conditions are expected to be cloudy with a high near 82 degrees. Winds coming from the south southwest at 10 to 15 mph, and gusts may reach as high as 30 mph. "Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms," reports the NWS.
Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms drops to 30 percent, mainly before 7pm. While the beginning of the night could be mostly cloudy, it’s set to become mostly clear as the night progresses, with a low around 68 degrees and light west northwest winds around 5 mph. Tomorrow promises sunshine with a high nearing 90 degrees and a west wind blowing at 5 to 10 mph.
The forecast by the National Weather Service also outlines that Thursday night will be clear with a low around 66 degrees, where the west wind around 5 mph will shift to the north after midnight. Dexterously transitioning into Friday, conditions are slated for sunny skies and high temperatures around 86 degrees, with a north wind around 5 mph continuing to provide a gentle breeze.
Heading into the weekend, Memphis residents can expect mostly clear skies on Friday night with lows hovering around 66 degrees. The wind, initially from the north northwest at around 5 mph, is predicted to become calm overnight. "Saturday has a slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm," advised the NWS, with partly sunny conditions and a high near 84 degrees. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is forecasted for Saturday night, with a low around 69 degrees.
The weather for the remainder of the weekend into next week shows a mixed pattern of sun and potential rain. Sunday’s forecast includes a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high of about 83 degrees. The beginning of next week starts with a 20 percent chance of rain on both Sunday night and Monday, but mostly sunny skies prevail during the day with a high near 80 degrees.
In summary, the coming days in Memphis will see a fluctuation between clear, sunny skies and periods of potential rainfall and thunderstorms. Temperatures remain warm throughout the week, offering a typical early June weather pattern for the region.
