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Memphis Residents Advised to Keep Umbrellas Handy as National Weather Service Predicts Storms and Showers

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Published on July 09, 2024
Memphis Residents Advised to Keep Umbrellas Handy as National Weather Service Predicts Storms and ShowersSource: Unsplash/ Todd Diemer

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued updates on the changing conditions. The latest forecast shows humid nights and a chance of thunderstorms. According to their latest advisory, there's a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight, with mostly cloudy skies and a low settling around 73 degrees Fahrenheit.

For those planning their schedules around the weather, Today's activity includes an 80 percent chance of precipitation, featuring showers and thunderstorms before 1 pm. The rain continues, with possible thunderstorms between 1 pm and 2 pm, then a lingering chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Residents can expect a high near 84, with southeast winds picking up to 10 to 15 mph, then shifting southwest in the afternoon. The NWS warning mentions "New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms."

As the week progresses, the outlook improves with clearer skies on the horizon. Tonight will see a modest 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly between 9 pm and 10 pm, with the clouds gradually scattering to reveal mostly clear skies and a low around 66. The forecast for Wednesday promises sunshine with highs reaching a warm 87 degrees, accompanied by a gentle northwest wind around 5 mph.

Looking towards the weekend, Thursday night's sky is expected to remain mostly clear with a low around 72 and calm winds. This sets a tranquil stage for a sunny Friday, with temperatures anticipated to climb to a high near 94 degrees. The lightest of breezes is expected to stir, becoming a west wind at around 5 mph in the afternoon. Saturday follows suit with a sunny high near 96, easing into a still and clear Saturday night at around 75 degrees.