The latest forecast from the National Weather Service suggests an array of sunny days ahead. The city, currently enjoying a fair 62°F morning, will continue to see temperatures creeping upwards, culminating in a balmy 83°F today. Westerly breezes will remain tame at 5 to 10 mph, according to the NWS update.
A slight 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected between midnight and 2 a.m., but the rest of the night will stay mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to around 62 degrees with calm winds, setting up a peaceful night ahead of a sunny Thursday.
Thursday promises an encore of the pleasant weather with a high nearing 79°F. The southerly draft is set to change course in the morning, transitioning to a northerly current. As twilight descends, the skies are expected to maintain their clarity, while temperatures modestly fall to a low around 56°F, as detailed by the NWS.
Heading into the weekend, the weather narrative takes a familiar turn in Memphis, with a forecast predicting a 30 percent likelihood of showers after 1 am on Friday night. The narrative of sunshine continues during daytime, with Friday's high reaching a comfortable 77°F, before the clouds gather, the winds shift east, and the stage is set for a potential nocturnal drizzle. Saturday cradles that rhythm of uncertainty, as NWS reports a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms amidst the partly sunny ether, a potential prelude to the traditional Memorial Day unpredictability.
Memorial Day will have a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with cloudy skies and temperatures reaching around 77°F. The weather next week remains unpredictable, with a 20% chance of rain on both Monday night and Tuesday. Expect mostly cloudy nights and sunny days, with hopes for clear skies and untroubled plans as the week progresses.
