The National Weather Service in Memphis forecasts a sweltering week ahead, with temperatures soaring to near 100 degrees. Residents can expect a sunny, hot day today, with a high nearing 98 degrees and light winds in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to dip slightly tonight to a low of around 73 degrees under mostly clear skies, as reported by the National Weather Service.
As summer grips the city of Memphis, the heat continues, with Wednesday’s forecast showing an even higher peak, with a high near 100. These temperatures remind citizens to stay hydrated, remain indoors during peak heat hours, and never leave children or pets in unattended vehicles. The humidity, sitting at 50%, suggests that the real feel of the air could be even more oppressive. The mercury is only expected to fall to a low of around 76 degrees Wednesday night.
The National Weather Service also calls for relief later in the week, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. on Thursday. Despite the potential for rainfall, temperatures will remain high, with Thursday's high near 96 degrees. The chance of showers and thunderstorms will continue into the evening.
Looking towards the end of the week, Friday's conditions are forecasted to be partly sunny with a rise in the likelihood of precipitation to 50 percent. Showers and possible thunderstorms could slightly decrease the temperature, with a high near 93 degrees. Throughout the night, the chance of showers decreases to 30 percent, with the atmosphere mostly cloudy and a low settling around 74.
The NWS predicts intermittent thunderstorms will persist into the weekend, with a 50 percent chance of showers on Saturday afternoon. As Sunday rolls around, the potential for storms slightly decreases but remains near 40 percent during the day and drops to 30 percent by night. Labor Day also looks peppered with possible showers and thunderstorms with a 30 percent chance, as temperatures cool slightly to a high near 84 degrees.
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