Memphis Braces for a Week of Mixed Weather: From Calm to Stormy, Says NWS Forecast

The National Weather Service in Memphis has provided a detailed forecast for the coming week, indicating a mix of conditions ranging from calm to stormy. Memphians can expect varying chances of showers and thunderstorms throughout the week, primarily before the afternoon, with high humidity levels, as is typical for the region this time of year.

As the National Weather Service recorded, the city is experiencing heavy rain with fog and mist, a high humidity of 97 percent, and a calm wind. In what appears to be a brief respite from the rain, Tuesday should bring partly sunny skies and a high near 81 degrees Fahrenheit, albeit with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly occurring before 2 p.m. This will shift into a 5 to 10 mph South wind, becoming west in the afternoon.

The outlook for Wednesday through Friday suggests an uptick in temperature with mostly sunny skies and a high approaching 85 to 88 degrees. However, the chances of showers and thunderstorms rise again to 30 percent come Thursday night. Friday intensifies this pattern with a 40 percent chance of rain during the day and a 70 percent likelihood of storms by nightfall.

Looking ahead to the weekend, the NWS predicts that Saturday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 89 and a 30 percent chance of precipitation. Going into the night, shower and thunderstorm activity is expected to heighten with a 40 percent chance. For those making plans for Sunday, weather uncertainty continues with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day and persisting into the night. Monday concludes the forecast with a slight decrease to a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, paired with a high near 87 degrees.

Residents and visitors alike should monitor the changing conditions and plan accordingly, especially if participating in outdoor activities or events this week. It is advisable to follow updates from NWS Memphis for the latest weather alerts and information to navigate the patchwork of clear skies and stormy weather that Memphis is anticipating.