The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued its latest forecast, predicting a turbulent week ahead with intermittent showers and thunderstorms in the Memphis area. Residents were alerted early this morning to expect a mix of weather conditions starting overnight, with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Most of the activity is expected before 1 p.m. on Thursday, with wind gusts potentially reaching up to 25 mph.
Thursday's forecast indicates an 80 percent chance of precipitation, with expected rainfall ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch—potentially higher in the event of thunderstorms. According to the NWS, temperatures are projected to reach a high near 79 degrees, while southwest winds at 10 to 15 mph may contribute to unstable weather conditions. By Thursday night, the weather is expected to calm, with mostly clear skies and a low around 65 degrees, accompanied by a gentle south-southwest breeze around 5 mph.
The upcoming weekend begins with an active weather pattern, as Friday brings an 80 percent chance of showers and a possible thunderstorm after 1 p.m., with temperatures expected to reach around 79 degrees. In the evening, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues until about 4 a.m., transitioning into likely showers overnight. The low will hover near 60 degrees, with winds shifting to the west-northwest after midnight.
Saturday brings a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., with only a slight chance lingering through the afternoon until around 4 p.m., and again after that. Conditions are expected to gradually improve, setting the stage for a sunny Sunday with a high near 71 degrees. Light northwest winds will blow at 5 to 10 mph. Saturday night may see a brief chance of thunderstorms before 7 p.m., followed by mostly clear skies and overnight lows around 51 degrees, as reported by the NWS.
Looking ahead to the following week, the forecast shows sunny conditions on Monday and Tuesday, with high temperatures reaching the mid to upper 70s and nighttime lows in the mid-50s. On Wednesday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, indicating a possible return to variable weather as the area transitions through typical spring conditions.
