Memphians can expect a mixture of mostly sunny skies and intermittent storms over the next week, as forecasted by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Memphis. Today, there's a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms cropping up after 1 p.m., with a high near 92 degrees Fahrenheit; the heat index, however, could climb as high as 102, making for a sultry day as winds blow southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Humidity continues to clutch the air at 94 percent, and although the barometer sits at 30.04 in (1016.9 mb), it seems unlikely to offer much reprieve from the mugginess felt at ground level with a dewpoint of 73°F (23°C).
Tonight, the odds of precipitation drop to a 20 percent chance—primarily anticipated between the nebulous hours of midnight and 1 a.m. The skies will grow partly cloudy with a low around 75 degrees, and as the southwest wind becomes a mere whisper by evening’s calm, it will bring little relief from the heat. Looking forward to tomorrow, expect more of the same: an increased likelihood of showers and thunderstorms after lunchtime, reaching a high near 93, with heat index values soaring up to 103. As the week progresses, the pattern holds steady with 20 percent chances of rain each day from Wednesday onward through Friday, wrapped in sun-drenched skies that will scorch the city as temperatures peak near 96 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service, overnight lows in the middle of the week will stay in the mid-70s, providing only a mild break from the daytime heat. Light southwest winds will continue, but they won’t be enough to stop the buildup of humidity and the chance of thunderstorms.
By Saturday, the chance of storms will rise to 40 percent, continuing the ongoing cycle of heat followed by possible thunderstorms. The only break seems to come with sunset, offering a brief hope for cooler temperatures. However, the National Weather Service's forecast shows no sign of relief.
