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Memphis Anticipates Sunny Skies and Rising Temperatures Through the Week

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Published on August 19, 2024
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The National Weather Service in Memphis has forecasted a series of sunny days ahead for the region, with temperatures steadily climbing through the week. According to the latest update, the city saw a few clouds this morning with a comfortable 73°F that will rise to 88°F by the afternoon. The humidity is holding at 79% with wind speeds ambling out of the north at 7 mph.

Memphis residents can anticipate a clear sky tonight, with an expected low of around 66°F and continuing gentle breezes from the north-northeast. Similar conditions are predicted through mid-week, with daytime highs gently descending to 85°F on Tuesday and 84°F on Wednesday. The nights will follow suit, with temperatures resting comfortably in the low sixties until Thursday evening.

As the weekend approaches, locals should prepare for the summer's warm embrace as the high for Friday is set to reach 93°F, initiating a streak of sweltering days. "Sunny, with a high near 93," reports the forecast for Saturday, followed by a marginally hotter Sunday peaking at 95°F. The nights will be markedly warmer too, culminating in a low of 73°F on Saturday night, as reported by NWS.

Despite the climb in temperatures, the winds are expected to maintain their calming routine, brushing through the city at 5 to 10 mph from the northeast, bringing a faint respite from the heat.