The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a detailed forecast for the upcoming week, highlighting a mix of sunny skies and potential showers as Thanksgiving Day approaches. According to the latest update, today’s weather is expected to be sunny with a high near 65 degrees, accompanied by a south wind blowing at 5 to 15 mph. As night falls, the skies will turn partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to a low around 57 degrees and the south wind maintaining its pace.
Looking ahead to Monday, the NWS reports a 20 percent chance of showers after noon, with the day being partly sunny and reaching a high near 71 degrees. The south-southwest winds are anticipated to shift west-northwest in the afternoon with possible gusts as high as 25 mph. Monday night's forecast predicts partly cloudy conditions with a dip in temperature to around 40 degrees. The north wind will be blowing mildly at 5 to 10 mph.
For those planning their Thanksgiving week, Tuesday is forecasted to remain sunny with a high near 53 degrees and a north-northeast wind around 5 mph. As the evening sets in, the skies will be partly cloudy with lows hovering around 41 degrees. The calm winds are expected to take a southern turn, picking up to around 5 mph after midnight.
In the lead-up to the holiday, Wednesday introduces a 20 percent chance of showers after noon, the weather becoming mostly cloudy with a high near 64 degrees. Winds will continue from the south at a pace of 5 to 10 mph. The likelihood of precipitation increases significantly Wednesday night as the region is projected to face showers and thunderstorms, followed by more showers after midnight. With an ominous 70 percent chance of precipitation, temperatures will rest at a low around 46, while winds transition from south to north-northwest post-midnight.
On Thanksgiving Day itself, a 40 percent chance of showers prevails under mostly cloudy skies, and highs are forecast to reach near 51 degrees, setting a damp tone for the holiday. The remainder of the week appears to offer a reprieve, with only a slight chance of showers on Thursday night and sunny conditions expected on Friday with a high near 44 degrees—ideal for those braving the outdoors in search of Black Friday deals.
For the most accurate and current weather information, the NWS encourages residents to visit their website at NWS Memphis, where updates are provided regularly to help locals navigate the unpredictable November climate.
