The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a forecast promising a stretch of mostly sunny days ahead, with the mercury rising gradually as the week progresses. According to the latest update this morning, Memphis residents can expect mostly sunny skies today with temperatures peaking at a comfortable 88 degrees and calm winds taking a gentle turn from the north-northeast in the afternoon. The NWS Memphis website notes a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday afternoon, hinting at a brief interlude in an otherwise clear weather pattern.
Descending into evening calmness, the forecast indicates that tonight the skies will remain partly cloudy with lows touching 71 degrees. In the days following, temperatures are expected to climb higher, forecasting a sunny Wednesday with highs nearing 92 degrees and a similarly clear lead into Thursday, where thermometers are anticipated to tip even further to a high near 94.
Continuing through the end of the week and into the weekend, the streak of sunshine seems unbreakable with daytime highs consistently brushing the mid-90s mark. Residents preparing for the weekend can anticipate clearer skies with high temperatures around 94 on Friday and Saturday, ensuring a blazing canvas for outdoor activities.
True to the season's form, the evenings offer mild relief despite the day's heat, with forecasted lows hovering around the mid-70s. According to the NWS update, a consistent northeast wind around 5 mph, becoming calm in the evening, is expected throughout the coming week, providing a small respite from the day's warmth as Thursday night sees lows around 73 degrees.
