The National Weather Service in Memphis has provided a forecast that points toward a typical summer pattern in the region. With today's weather mostly sunny and peaking at around 90 degrees, the weekend is set to be dry and warm, according to NWS Memphis. Light north breezes are expected to bring minimal relief from the heat as they flutter at around 5 mph. Residents planning outdoor activities should prepare for a clear evening with the mercury dipping to a low around 71 degrees.
Looking ahead to Sunday, clear skies continue reigning over the city with temperatures climbing slightly higher to reach near 93 degrees. While enjoying the mostly sunny conditions, a calm evening with a chance of showers and thunderstorms will develop after 1am, though only at a slight 20 percent probability. As we move into the new week, start preparing for a more notable chance of rain.
Monday's forecast is flipping the odds with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon. Expect partly sunny skies, a high near 92 degrees, and new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch—except potentially more in stormier areas. Calm winds will shift to a southwestern current later in the day. The pattern of scattered showers and possible storms persists into Monday night, with a 40 percent chance of precipitation under mostly cloudy skies.
The certainty of rain increases as the week unfolds, especially Tuesday when NWS Memphis forecasts a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily after 1pm. These conditions are expected, mainly after 1 pm, to bring a cooler high of around 86 degrees with winds transitioning from southeast to northeast throughout the day. Tuesday night might come with heavy rainfall as the chance of storms continues at 50 percent.
Midweek predictions remain unsettled, with a persistent 50 percent likelihood of storms on Wednesday, and nighttime brings a slight dip in the chance of rain. Concluding the forecast outlook, however, Thursday and Friday trend sunnier despite continuing to flirt with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Warmer temperatures make a comeback with highs nearing the 90-degree mark by the week's end. For a complete view of the detailed forecast, visit the NWS Memphis page directly.
