Memphis residents should brace themselves for a wet week, as the National Weather Service in Memphis forecasts a series of showers and thunderstorms set to sweep through the area starting today. According to the NWS latest update, there's a high chance of precipitation at 90%, with rainfall amounts ranging between a quarter and half of an inch possible later in the day. Rain is expected to briefly subside, with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms during the night.
As the week progresses, the unsettled weather is expected to continue. Tuesday's forecast suggests a 40% chance of showers and potential thunderstorms after 10 a.m., with temperatures peaking at 78 degrees. A brief break between sunshine and precipitation is expected before mostly clear skies and a low of 66 degrees arrive at night. Wednesday is forecast to be sunny, with highs near 86.
By Thursday, temperatures are expected to rise into the upper 80s. Although conditions will be warmer, there remains a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday night. According to NWS Memphis, the unsettled weather pattern is likely to continue, with similar chances of rain on Friday.
The weekend forecast remains largely unchanged, with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday night, which could influence outdoor scheduling. "Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm," the NWS warns for both Friday night and stretching into Saturday. Weather forecasts indicate a 30 to 50 percent chance of rain.
Sunday will see a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms, with partly sunny skies. High temperatures are expected to be in the mid-to-upper 80s, and rain may occur, potentially lowering temperatures.
