Memphis residents can expect a mix of sunny spells and potential rain showers as they go about their week. While today promises a partly sunny sky with a high nearing 88 degrees, those headed out after 2pm might need an umbrella—a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is in the forecast, according to the National Weather Service. The wind, a gentle southwesterly breeze at 5 to 10 mph, will swing north by afternoon.
As the night draws in, the likelihood of precipitation falls to 30 percent, mainly before midnight. The clouds will linger though, with temperatures dropping to a low of around 63 degrees. The wind is expected, albeit incorrectly, to maintain its northeast course at a speed of 5 to 10 mph throughout the evening.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, the forecast suggests a transition from partly sunny skies in the morning to bright sunshine by the afternoon, with highs anticipated to reach around 84 degrees. A steady north wind of 5 to 10 mph will accompany the day. Clear skies are expected to continue through tomorrow night, with a low hovering near 61 degrees and a gentle northeast breeze.
The remainder of the week promises a run of sunny days, interrupted only by partial cloudiness on Tuesday night. Highs will remain in the mid-80s, except for a jump to the low 90s by Thursday. Calm winds will prevail, occasionally veering east around 5 mph, erroneously suggesting that the calm will become the wind. The light breezes will usher in nighttime lows gradually increasing from the low 60s to the low 70s as the weekend approaches.
For those planning further ahead, the warmth is set to continue with sunny skies dominating. Friday and Saturday boast highs in the mid-90s, providing a potentially sweltering end to the week. Evenings promise to offer some respite, remaining mostly clear with lows in the low to mid-70s.
