The National Weather Service in Memphis has released the latest forecast for the region, providing a rundown of expected weather conditions over the next week. According to the forecast, today will transition from partly sunny to fully sunny skies, with temperatures peaking at a warm 89 degrees. The northeast wind will remain gentle at around 10 mph.

Tonight, the skies plan to stay mostly clear and temperatures will dip to a comfortable 71 degrees. The north northeast wind will soften to a light breeze after midnight, a welcome reprieve for those enjoying the evening outdoors. Citizens can expect a rise in temperatures in the coming days, with a high near 93 degrees foreseen for Friday and heat index values potentially elevating as high as 103 degrees.

The weekend continues the trend of warmth and sun, with Saturday ushering in a high of 96 degrees under mostly sunny skies. However, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms enters the forecast late Saturday night, identified at a 20 percent probability post 1 am. Such patterns of precipitation look to intensify into Sunday, as chances of showers and thunderstorms mark up to 50 percent.

The weather, presenting a contrasting scene as the week rolls on, will cool down by Sunday night, dropping to an estimated low of 71 degrees. With the wind shifting from the west southwest to a calming northeast flow, residents can look forward to a start of the new week under sunny spells, high near 91 degrees, and an accompanying tranquil night with lows at around 70. Hotter days lie ahead though, as Tuesday hints at a sizzling high of 97 degrees and Wednesday threatens to continue this rise to a high near 98 degrees, combined with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.

For those planning outdoor activities or just looking to stay informed, the complete and detailed weather forecast can be found on the National Weather Service website.