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Memphis Braces for Weather Whiplash, Sunny Highs to Midweek Showers Forecasted

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Published on February 01, 2025
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Memphis residents can expect a varied palette of weather in the coming week, courtesy of the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service in Memphis. As the city woke on February 1 to an overcast sky and a brisk 47°F, the rest of the day was anticipated to warm slightly, reaching a comfortable high near 55°F.

The evening is posed to follow suit with the day's mild conditions, as partly cloudy skies are predicted alongside a low around 44°F. However, there's a shift in the air come Sunday. The city can look forward to the sun reigning supreme over the skyline, with temperatures rising to a high of 67°F, marking the beginning of a warmer trend, according to NWS, Memphis.

As the week unfolds, Monday promises clear skies and an even higher high near 71°F, with a steady south southwest wind traveling 10 to 15 mph. The night mirrors this tranquility, only partially obscured by clouds, and maintains a warm low around 56°F. Recent updates indicate that Tuesday will sustain this pleasant weather, offering partly sunny skies and a high again nearing 71°F.

Come Wednesday, however, residents might start to experience the volatility of early spring weather. Forecasters predict a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, though the day will still reach a high of 75°F. As the night darkens, the likelihood of showers increases, unsettling the skies with a 40 percent chance of rain, the temperatures will drop to a low around 61°F.

Thursday follows this unsettled pattern, presenting a 40 percent chance of showers amidst partly sunny conditions and a high once more near 69°F. The week seems to draw to a close with a slightly drier outlook for Friday, as the last update from NWS, Memphis offers a mostly sunny day with a high near 57°F, giving a gentle end to a week of fluctuating weather patterns.