Residents of Memphis can expect a sunny start to the week with a gradual increase in temperatures, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). As of their last update, conditions were fair with temperatures sitting at a cool 58°F and humidity at 60%. Winds are coming from the northeast at around 7 mph, creating a pleasant environment for outdoor activities.
Today's forecast promises clear skies and a high reaching up to 85°F, with a gentle northeast wind persisting around 5 mph. Moving into the evening, the overnight low is expected to drop to around 62°F with the same northeast breeze present. However, these benign conditions are set to slowly escalate throughout the week, as NWS forecasts an increase in temperature with highs nearing 90 on Tuesday and a shift in wind direction.
The weather will stay sunny through Tuesday, with an east wind turning south-southeast in the afternoon. A low of around 68 is predicted for Tuesday night under partly cloudy skies. Wednesday will see partly sunny conditions with a slight breeze from the east-southeast and highs once again close to 89, indicating a consistently warm midweek period for the region. By Wednesday night, a 50% chance of showers enters the forecast, carrying potential new precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch.
Come Thursday, showers are likely to intensify and may bring a thunderstorm, some capable of producing heavy rainfall. The likelihood of precipitation continues at 70%, while temperatures will take a slight dive to a high near 74. Notably, gusts might reach up to 30 mph, coming from the east northeast. The wet weather is expected to persist into Friday, with a 30% chance of mainly morning showers and a high around 75 under partly sunny skies. The weekend then promises to clear up again with mostly sunny days and highs in the low 80s.
For a complete and detailed forecast, including updates on the possibility of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, visit the NWS forecast page for Memphis at NWS Memphis.
