Residents of Memphis should brace for a wet and potentially stormy week ahead, as the National Weather Service forecasts a mix of showers and thunderstorms throughout the coming days. As per the latest update from the National Weather Service, the chances of precipitation vary from day to day, with overnight conditions expected to see a 30 percent chance of rain.
Cooler temperatures and wet conditions will continue over the weekend as a cold front moves through the Mid-South. Monday looks a bit drier, but unsettled conditions return on Tuesday. #mswx #mowx #tnwx #arwx #midsouthwx pic.twitter.com/P5NiN1yfYr
— NWS Memphis (@NWSMemphis) August 31, 2024
On Saturday, the likelihood of experiencing showers and storms increases particularly between 3 pm and 4 pm, while conditions are anticipated to be partly sunny with highs peaking near 88 degrees. Despite the forecast for calm winds, the humidity which presently sits high at 94%, may make the atmosphere feel heavier, and less comfortable for those outdoors.
Moving into Saturday night, the chances of precipitation drop slightly with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, and a marginal rise in probability after 4 am. The subsequent days exhibit a similar pattern with Sunday having a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms particularly after 11 am, and new rainfall amounts could range between a quarter and half an inch, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
The forecast for Labor Day provides a brief respite from the rain with mostly sunny skies and a high near 88, presenting an opportune moment for those seeking to enjoy outdoor activities. But the respite is short-lived as the chance of showers returns Tuesday afternoon.
As the week progresses, the variability continues with Wednesday and Thursday each facing a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Overnight conditions on these days are expected to remain mostly cloudy, with lows hovering around 70 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service. By the week's end, the chance of thunderstorms sits lower at around 20 percent, offering a glimmer of hope for clearer skies ahead.
