Residents of Memphis should keep their umbrellas close for the next few days as the National Weather Service has forecasted a series of showers and potential thunderstorms for the region. According to detailed forecasts from the National Weather Service Memphis, starting today, an 80% chance of rain is on the horizon, primarily after 11 am, with south-southeast winds from 5 to 15 mph.
This evening, the showers could persist with a 50 percent likelihood, carrying into Saturday which also has a tumultuous mix of showers and possible thunderstorms penciled in throughout the day. A significant shift in weather is expected Saturday night with a 30 percent chance of precipitation rising after 1 am as clouds loom overhead. The temperature will hover around the mid to high 60s during nighttime hours.
For those planning outdoor activities, Sunday may propose a particular challenge with a 70% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 pm. The largely cloudy skies will see temperatures peak near 78 degrees, aided by a gentle east wind running from 5 to 10 mph. Although the rain might hold off until the afternoon, it's a good idea to plan for potential changes to any outdoor plans.
Looking into the early days of next week, Monday continues the trend with variable cloudiness, and a near 40 percent chance of rain and perhaps thunderstorms after 1 pm, with partly sunny skies and a high near 81 degrees expected. While the evening may give way to clearer skies, the chance for unsettled weather will persist onto Tuesday with a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers.
Relief from the wet conditions seems forthcoming by midweek, forecasters are calling for sunny days beginning Wednesday, soaring to a high around 84, and maintaining clear nights with lows resting near 65. This stretch of sunlight will likely stay until at least Thursday when the region is expected to bask under sunshine with a high of about 86 degrees.
