The National Weather Service in Memphis has released an update on the weather conditions for the region, preparing locals for what appears to be a warm and, later in the week, stormy forecast. According to the NWS, the city woke up to fair weather with temperatures sitting comfortably at 67°F and a humidity level of 84%. Winds were traveling west at a slight pace of 5 mph, with visibility extending up to 10 miles.
The forecast for today indicates that residents can expect to fully enjoy a sunny sky, with highs nearing 88 degrees. A calm wind is to only slightly shift becoming north northwest come the afternoon. Conditions tonight are expected to maintain their clear state, dropping to a low around 66 degrees. The NWS predicts that the tranquility will carry over into Wednesday, favoring mostly sunny skies and highs pushing close to 90, while the wind will calmly pick up, becoming east southeast at around 5 mph in the afternoon.
As the week progresses, the outlook takes a turn with Thursday bringing a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between the hours of 1pm and 4pm, followed by the possibility of more showers after 4pm. The daytime high will reach near 90 once again, with winds stemming from the east southeast around 5 mph before switching south. Thursday night will continue this pattern, presenting a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am under mostly cloudy skies.
Heading into the weekend, the likelihood of precipitation jumps substantially. Friday's agenda features a 60 percent chance of seeing showers and potentially a thunderstorm post 1pm, despite partly sunny conditions and another high of 90. The night follows suit with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms amidst mostly cloudy skies and a low around 73 degrees. Saturday and Sunday both hold considerable possibilities for rain and thunderstorms, with 70 percent chances on each day and highs just shy of 90 degrees.
Those out and about at night can expect Saturday to also include periods with a 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. This pattern continues through the beginning of next week, with Monday bringing showers and storms alongside a high of 91, accompanying a 60 percent chance of precipitation. The detailed forecast is available on the NWS website for residents to stay updated on the ever-shifting Memphis skies.
