Memphis residents can expect a sunny sky today with a high around 72 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Memphis. The pleasant weather, marked by a calm wind shifting west-northwest, will give way to a mostly clear evening with the temperature dipping to a low near 53 degrees. The gentle north-northeast wind tonight will likely ruffle any leaves, becoming calm as darkness settles barely.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, the day starts with clear skies before increasing clouds roll in, bringing a high near 77 degrees. A calm wind will gradually pick up from the southeast in the afternoon. However, the serene conditions are forecasted to shift Tuesday night. "Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am," projects the NWS Memphis report. The chance of precipitation rockets up to 80%, with new rainfall potentially totaling between a half and three-quarters of an inch.
The midweek outlook for Wednesday indicates a continuation of unsettled weather, with showers and possible thunderstorms on the horizon before 1 PM. Post-1 pm still carries a chance of rain and thunderstorms amidst mostly cloudy conditions. The high will likely hover around 71 degrees, as an east wind blows at 5 to 10 mph. A 60% chance of precipitation is expected, bringing additional rainfall amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, but thunderstorms could get higher amounts.
As we approach the weekend, the wet pattern seems to persist stubbornly. Thursday's forecast holds a slight chance of showers, then ramps up to a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. The temperatures will peak near a warm 78 degrees, beneath partly sunny skies. A northeast wind at about 5 mph will keep conditions fresh, paired with a 40% chance of precipitation to dampen outdoor plans, possibly. Showers linger into the night, maintaining a 40 percent chance of making an appearance.
Inching closer to the weekend, Friday also presents a dicey predicament with a 40 percent chance of showers, particularly in the afternoon. Even with a partly sunny disposition, the day might warrant carrying an umbrella with a high of 75 degrees. The advent of Saturday doesn't break the spell, with a 30 percent probability of showers under mostly sunny skies and a high once again near 75. The on-again, off-again rain chances continue through the weekend, with lower probabilities, but keeping one eye on the sky is advisable.
