Memphis residents should keep their rain gear at hand this week as inconsistent weather patterns continue to dominate the region. The National Weather Service in Memphis has forecasted a mix of showers and potential thunderstorms, underlining a week that will fluctuate between partly sunny skies and stormy conditions. Showers are likely to start early Tuesday, with a 70% chance of precipitation and a possibility of thunderstorms before 10 a.m., transitioning to a partly sunny day with a high near 87 degrees.
True to Memphis' unpredictable shoulder season weather, Tuesday night will also see residents' chance of showers and thunderstorms increase after 5 am, with an observance of a mostly cloudy sky and a low around 72 degrees. While forecasting less than a quarter of an inch of rainfall, stormier conditions could increase these totals unpredictably. A continuing trend, Wednesday's outlook predicts a high likelihood—90%, in fact—of showers and potential thunderstorms as temperatures reach a cooler high near 81 degrees.
Moving towards the weekend, the meteorological rollercoaster doesn't quite cease. Thursday's conditions will scale back slightly, offering just a sliver of respite; there's a "30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm," according to the National Weather Service forecast. Despite the looming rain clouds, the temperature will maintain a relatively pleasant high near 80 degrees.
The skies are forecasted to clear by Thursday night, bringing Memphis a mostly clear night with a soothing low around 61 and ushering in a sunnier end to the week. The much-anticipated reprieve arrives on Friday with sunny skies and a high near 81 degrees. The clear weather is set to persist through the weekend, offering those in Memphis perfect conditions for any outdoor plans with highs progressing from 84 on Saturday to a balmy 87 by Monday, as sunny days continue to stretch into the early week.
While locals may have to navigate through a patchwork of showers and balmy weather, it’s clear that the latter part of the week will restore the familiar warmth and bright skies that Memphis is known for. Ready your umbrellas, then your sunhats, as this week brings yet another exercise in weather-based adaptability.
