Memphis residents can expect a mixed bag of weather in the upcoming week. With humidity levels hovering around 90 percent and temperatures in the mid-70s, the city is bracing for a series of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Weather patterns suggest that precipitation chances range from 20 to 50 percent, with thunderstorms more likely to occur in the afternoon and evening hours, according to the National Weather Service's latest forecast.
The forecast indicates that while overnight showers are possible, there is to begin slowly with a 40 percent likelihood of rainfall. Daybreak brings a slightly higher chance of thunderstorms at 50 percent, while the weekend promises partly sunny skies but still holds a 30 percent chance of rain. The approach of next week seems more settled with sunny days, though the chance of thunderstorms remains at around 40 to 50 percent. Temperatures are anticipated to climb, reaching highs near 93 degrees by Tuesday.
Wednesday's weather is a bit of a gamble, with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms gracing the skies. These gray clouds carry less than a tenth of an inch of rain, although this amount could increase during thunderstorm activity. The evening might clear up, but patchy fog is expected to develop after midnight, setting the stage for a gloomy night.
Thursday's conditions seem to mirror the previous day, with fog patches early on, and a calm wind turning south southeast. Showers are likely, and thunderstorms are also possible after 10 am, maintaining the uncertain weather narrative. The NWS has forecasted new rainfall amounts to vary commonly between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, but as with any storm, higher amounts could quickly accumulate. By Thursday evening, the chances of rain diminish slightly to 30 percent, yet the fog makes a stubborn return after midnight.
For those planning weekend activities, be prepared for a mix of cloudy skies and occasional sunshine with rising temperatures. Saturday and Sunday's high temperatures could make the outdoor conditions slightly more comfortable, despite the persistent possibility of showers. The lingering moisture and warmth culminate in Monday and Tuesday's predictions of higher temperatures and continuous storm chances, suggesting that the muggy summer weather isn't giving up its grip on Memphis just yet.
