The National Weather Service in Memphis has provided an update on the current weather conditions, with a forecast highlighting a sunny day ahead. Temperatures in Memphis currently stand at a cool 36°F (2°C), with humidity at 76%. According to their latest report, the wind is traveling west at 6 mph, making the chill in the air feel slightly sharper at 31°F (-1°C).
Looking to the sky, the visibility spans a clear 10 miles, thanks to the absence of significant cloud cover. The NWS predicts the day to remain sunny with an anticipated high of approximately 47°F. A westerly wind will be sticking around, moving at about 5 to 15 mph.
As evening approaches, the skies are expected to remain clear, with temperatures dropping to around 30°F. Winds will slow and become light and variable as night sets in. This calm weather is forecast to continue into Thursday morning, with a mild south-southeast wind picking up at around 5 mph as the sun rises.
The weather for the remainder of the week is expected to be a mix of sunshine and possible precipitation. Thursday night will start mostly clear, but cloud cover is expected to increase, with temperatures dropping to around 39°F. On Friday, the forecast calls for partly sunny skies and a high near 56°F. Looking ahead, the likelihood of showers rises significantly, with a 40 percent chance after midnight as clouds thicken. Winds from the south-southeast may gust up to 25 mph.
Rainfall is expected to intensify into the weekend, with showers and the potential for thunderstorms beginning Saturday afternoon. Strong south winds, similar to Friday’s gusts, will accompany the 90 percent chance of precipitation, according to the latest forecast from the NWS Memphis website.