Memphis residents can look forward to a week of fluctuating weather conditions, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service. Currently, the city is experiencing fair weather with temperatures at 51 degrees Fahrenheit and a humidity level of 43%. The visibility stands at a clear 10 miles, making for an excellent start to the day. The winds are gentle, coming from the west at 3 mph, and the barometer reads 30.03 in (1016.9 mb), with a dewpoint of 29 degrees Fahrenheit.
Reveling in today's sunny skies, Memphians are being advised to make the most of the mild temperatures, with the high expected to climb to near 71 degrees. Into the calm afternoon, a west-southwest wind around 5 mph is becoming, providing a gentle breeze to the warmth. However, this tranquility is forecasted to shift, as the NWS predicts a 20 percent chance of showers after 4 am. Cloud cover will increase, while the evening temperature is predicted to dip to a low of around 55 degrees, under the invitation of a light east-southeast wind traveling at 5 to 10 mph.
Moving into Sunday, the chances of rain amplify with an 80% probability of showers and a possible thunderstorm post-1 pm. It is anticipated to be a breezy day with south-southwest winds at 15 to 20 mph, and gusts potentially reaching 30 mph. This could result in new rainfall levels between a tenth and a quarter of an inch though thunderstorms could bring higher amounts. The high will hover near 72 degrees, mirroring the temperature pattern of the previous day.
As Sunday evening descends, showers and possibly a thunderstorm are likely before 10 pm, followed by further chances of showers until 1 am. The overnight period will see mostly cloudy skies with a low of around 48 degrees, while gusts of wind are expected to take a turn, coming from a west-southwest direction at 5 to 10 mph before shifting north-northwest post-midnight. The chances of precipitation remain high at 60%, with new precipitation totals in similar ranges to earlier in the day, except in areas affected by thunderstorms where amounts may be higher.
The weather is set to clear up again by Monday, with the NWS forecasting sunny skies and a high temperature in the vicinity of 71 degrees. The winds will be calm, making a gradual change to a west northwest direction at approximately 5 mph by morning. Conditions remain partially clouded into Monday night, with the thermometer expected to record a low near 51 degrees, while a subtle south wind will maintain a presence at 5 mph.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, Memphis is projected to enjoy mostly sunny skies once more, with temperatures soaring to a warmer 76 degrees. The wind, favoring a south southwest direction at around 10 mph, will make a shift to the west in the afternoon. Come Tuesday night, the skies are set to be mostly clear as the mercury drops to around 49 degrees. A gentle west northwest wind will prevail at 5 mph, tending north after the stars claim the sky.
Wednesday and Thursday will extend the stint of sunshine, with Wednesday's high nearing 70 degrees and Thursday climbing even higher to approximately 74 degrees. Nightfall on both days should present mostly clear conditions, with lows holding steady at around 49 and 57 degrees respectively.
As the week progresses, Friday hints at a return of instability in the weather arena, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on the horizon. Despite this, the day will remain partly sunny with the temperature peaking near a pleasant 77 degrees, potentially concluding the week with a mix of sun and scattered showers.
