Memphis residents can expect a wet Memorial Day and an overall stormy week ahead. The forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms to continue, with the highest chance of precipitation today as the area contends with a humid and cloud-shrouded start, according to the National Weather Service.
The NWS Memphis office reports a dense blanket of fog and mist this morning, with visibility reduced to four miles and a near saturated atmosphere at 97% humidity. Today, the chance of rain stands at 90%, with expected new rainfall between a quarter and half an inch, as detailed by the NWS. Overnight, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms was indicated, with the low temperature hovering around 66 degrees.
Looking towards Monday night, Memphis is to brace for Sherwood's showers and possibly a thunderstorm mainly before 3 am, with continued chances after. The temperature will again fall to around 66, with new rainfall amounts mirroring those of the daytime. Transitioning into Tuesday, the city will not get much reprieve; showers and thunderstorms are slated to kick off after 7 am, with a likelihood of 80%, and high temperatures will reach near 79 degrees.
A break in the weather might come midweek, although with some uncertainty. Wednesday's chances for showers dwindle to a slight 20 percent by afternoon, introducing some patches of sunnier skies. The temperature will peak at around 79, with a transition to partly cloudy conditions by evening. As Thursday approaches, the probability of rain edges back up, reaching a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 pm, the forecast presenting a high near 80 degrees, as reported by the NWS.
The latter part of the week might offer more consistent conditions to the relief of many locals. Friday is looking mostly sunny, with only a 20 percent chance of showers and highs similarly near 78. The clearer trend continues into the weekend, promising a sunny Saturday, with high temperatures inching upwards to the comfort of 83 degrees.
