Residents in Memphis should prepare for a wet start to their weekend, as the National Weather Service (NWS) predicts showers and possible thunderstorms early today, with skies expected to gradually clear later in the day. According to the latest NWS forecast, the area experienced light rain and a temperature of 63°F early this morning, with a high humidity level of 93%. The barometric pressure was reported at 29.82 in (1009.6 mb), and a mild south wind was blowing at 8 mph.
The NWS Memphis office has advised that the chance of precipitation through Saturday morning stands at a significant 60%. Despite expectations of less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall, this could potentially increase in the event of thunderstorms. As the morning clouds give way, temperatures are slated to reach a comfortable high near 71°F. It would seem to be the perfect recipe for residents to finally, and perhaps hastily, to throw open their windows to the post-storm freshness.
Looking ahead, the weather is forecasted to improve on Saturday night, with a low around 50°F and a mostly clear sky. Sunday promises mostly sunny conditions with a high in the uppers 60s, followed by a partly cloudy evening. The respite from the rain will ideally offer a chance for the community to enjoy the outdoors before a new work week begins.
Looking further into next week, Monday is expected to be sunny with a high near 72°F, maintaining a streak of agreeable weather. However, there is a 20% chance for showers to return on Tuesday afternoon. Showers appear likely to more assertively, and somewhat inconveniently, to mark their return Tuesday night, with an 80% chance of precipitation. While NWS assures us that the temperatures will remain warm, with highs consistently around the mid-70s, the latter half of the week suggests a pattern of unsettled weather with several chances of showers and thunderstorms.
The latest weather updates can always be checked on the NWS Memphis website. As the week progresses, Memphis locals are encouraged to stay tuned for any possible changes to this damp and fluctuating forecast.
