The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a detailed forecast for the coming week, with various weather conditions expected to affect the area. According to the latest update, as of 4:54 am CDT, Memphis is experiencing fog and mist with a humidity of 96%, and visibility is 6 miles. Temperatures are currently at a mild 60°F (16°C), with the forecast predicting partly sunny skies and a high near 75°F today, all thanks to a persisting northeast wind traveling at 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight, the skies over Memphis are expected to remain mostly cloudy, with a low temperature around 55°F. The northeast wind will continue, blowing at around 10 mph. The weekend forecast suggests a continuation of the predominantly cloudy skies with a high near 72°F on Saturday. There is also a slight chance of rain with a 30 percent possibility of showers after 1 am Saturday, potentially making for a damp start to the day on Sunday, where the chance of rain increases to 40 percent, mainly after 1 pm.
The likelihood of precipitation continues into early next week, with showers likely and the potential for a thunderstorm Sunday night. The chance of precipitation is significant at 60%, with forecast rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch. Monday also carries a 70% chance of showers, and thunderstorms are expected after 1 pm, accompanied by mostly cloudy skies and a high near 75°F. The southeast wind will be gentle, moving around five mph.
Looking ahead to mid-week, conditions are predicted to clear up slightly, with only a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and mostly clear skies by Tuesday night. Temperatures are expected to trend warmer, with daytime highs reaching the mid-80s on Wednesday and climbing to nearly 90°F by Thursday. Evening lows will also increase, with Wednesday night's forecast around 70°F and climbing. Full details on the weather expectations can be found on the National Weather Service website.
