Memphis residents can expect a shift in the weather pattern in the coming days, with the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasting a mix of sun and rain. The city woke up to a mostly cloudy sky and a temperature of 42°F this morning, according to the latest update from the NWS. Humidity was pegged at 85%, with calm winds and a dewpoint of 38°F, maintaining visibility at 10 miles.
As the day progresses, the forecast predicts partly sunny skies with a high nearing 61°F and just a gentle southwest breeze turning calm. However, the tranquility may be short-lived as tonight's forecast anticipates showers, particularly after 1 a.m., when the calm winds are expected to shift to an east-southeast direction, about 5 mph. "Showers likely, mainly after 1am," the NWS detailed forecast states with a 60% chance of precipitation and light new rainfall amounts possible.
Into Thursday, shower activity is set to intensify with a forecasted high of 67°F and a more vigorous south southeast wind at 5 to 15 mph, including gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation ramps up to a near certainty at 90%, with rain accumulation projected between a quarter and half an inch. Conditions on Thursday night could escalate further as showers may evolve into a thunderstorm, with lows around 53°F and continued gusty conditions.
The wet and blustery weather will likely climax on Thursday night with the "Chance of precipitation is 100%." New precipitation amounts could total between three-quarters and one inch, ushering in much-needed rainfall to the region. By Friday, the skies are expected to clear, ushering in mostly sunny conditions and a high around 63°F, while the southwest winds persist at 10 to 15 mph. The clearing trend is slated to continue into the weekend, with temperate days and moderate evenings ahead, as detailed by NWS.
Looking towards the weekend, Saturday is forecasted to be mostly sunny with a high near 57°F, transitioning to a clear Saturday night with a low around 45°F. The calm conditions are anticipated to carry over into Sunday with sunny skies and a high pushing into the mid-60s.
