The National Weather Service in Memphis has provided a detailed weather forecast for the coming days, indicating a series of chances for showers coupled with fluctuating temperatures. Today, we might see brief showers between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., with a 20 percent possibility, under mostly cloudy skies and a high of around 54 degrees Fahrenheit. Eastern winds blowing at 5 to 10 mph are also expected, according to the National Weather Service.
Moving into the night, the forecast suggests a similar 20 percent shower chance between 2 am and 3 am. The temperature will take a bit of a zigzag, dropping close to 50 degrees in the evening before climbing back to around 58 as the winds shift from east-northeast to south after midnight. There's an air of unpredictability with the weather pattern, making the temperature rise during the nighttime an event worth noting.
Looking forward to the weekend, Saturday holds a slight chance of showers at 20 percent in a partly sunny setting, with a significant temperature climb reaching a high near 73 degrees. However, breezier conditions will prevail as south-southwest winds pick up the pace at 10 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 30 mph. By Saturday night, shower possibilities increase to 50 percent before midnight, followed by mostly cloudy skies and a dip in temperature to around 40 degrees.
The early part of next week continues the trend, with Monday showcasing a 30 percent chance of showers and mostly cloudy conditions, peaking at a high near 47 degrees, based on NWS data. The weather narrative takes a wetter turn by Monday night when showers are expected mainly after midnight, and the low hovers around 41 degrees. The chance of upcoming precipitation ramps up to 80 percent, marking a distinct shift in the week’s earlier relatively drier conditions.
For those planning ahead, Tuesday's high will stick near 47 degrees with showers and a 90 percent chance of precipitation. As the week progresses, the likelihood of showers remains high through Wednesday, with both days and nights carrying a 70 percent chance of rain and temperatures lingering in the mid to low 40s. By Thursday, the city can anticipate a break with a 30 percent chance of showers amid partly sunny skies, capping off a week marked by fluctuating chances of rainfall and temperature variations.
