Memphis residents can expect a mix of sun and clouds with a gradual clearing to sunny skies today, as temperatures rise to a high near 88 degrees, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Memphis. Winds will remain tame, shifting from west southwest at around 5 mph.
There's a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, the clouds will increase, and the low is expected to be around 70 degrees. With calm winds turning to the south after midnight, it's likely there'll be less than a tenth of an inch of rainfall, though possibly more during any thunderstorms.
Heading into Sunday, the likelihood of showers and occasional thunderstorms persists until 1 pm, with a 70% chance of rain. The day will reach a high near 85 degrees amidst partly sunny skies, and winds will be from the south southwest, switching to west in the morning. Rainfall could range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, and thunderstorms might bring higher totals.
For Sunday night, there's a persistent 50% chance of rainfall and thunderstorms, with mostly cloudy conditions and an expected low around 72. Winds will come from the southeast at about 5 mph. Rainfall might accumulate between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, but thunderstorms can bring greater amounts.
Monday's outlook shows a slight chance of showers and potential thunderstorms after 1 pm, with a partly sunny sky and highs near 87 degrees. The south-southwest wind will pick up to 5 to 10 mph. Following Monday night, residents should brace for a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mostly cloudy skies, and a low around 72 degrees. New rainfall could tally between a quarter and half an inch.
As the week progresses, Tuesday will carry a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly after 1 pm. Skies will be partly sunny as temperatures climb to around 84 degrees. Breezes from the south southwest might turn gusty, peaking at 25 mph. Tuesday evening will see a decreased chance of precipitation with a 50% chance, ending with a low around 64 degrees.
Come Wednesday, Memphis is expected to enjoy mostly sunny weather and a pleasant high near 73 degrees. The night brings partly cloudy skies with a comfortable low around 55. The pleasant weather continues into Thursday with full sunshine and a high near 72, rolling into a mostly clear night with lows around 54 degrees. Wrapping up the week, Friday promises to be mostly sunny with temperatures reaching the mid-70s. For more details, visit NWS Memphis.
