Memphis residents are advised to keep their umbrellas and storm cellars ready, as the National Weather Service forecasts a combination of high temperatures and potential rainfall in the coming days. There is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms today, increasing to 80% on Saturday. High humidity and heat index values exceeding 100 degrees will create a humid atmosphere as the month comes to a close.
According to the latest update from the National Weather Service, tonight Memphians might encounter a 30 percent chance of rainfall, primarily post-5am, with temperatures hovering around a comfortable 73 degrees. The onset of September seems no less sopping, with weather officials flagging a 60 percent chance of storms for Sunday. Amidst this, heat index values peak and trough, wielding the potential for outdoor plans to warp beneath the summer swelter. Yet, the promised reprieve comes with Labor Day boasting a mostly sunny sky, with a high near 88 degrees and a freshening northeast wind.
Temperatures will stay in the upper 80s throughout the week, with occasional rain interrupting the warm weather. Tuesday has a lower chance of storms, but Wednesday brings a 50% likelihood of thunderstorms. Evenings will be slightly cooler with lows around 70 degrees. Later in the week, there's a 30% chance of scattered showers and possible thunderstorms. Memphis may see cloud cover that reduces the heat from the asphalt, but the chance of rain remains, reflecting the season's unpredictable nature. Labor Day offers a brief break in the weather before rain chances increase midweek.
