Memphis residents can expect a blend of clouds and sunshine with occasional chances for showers and thunderstorms as Labor Day weekend approaches. According to the latest weather forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Memphis, there's a 20 percent chance of early rain on Labor Day itself before conditions clear up to provide a mostly sunny day with a high nearing 89 degrees. Winds are expected to shift from northeast to north-northwest as the day progresses, remaining at a gentle 5 mph.
The evening might just barely manage to stay dry, offering a 20 percent chance of showers after midnight under partly cloudy skies, with a low around 68 and the north wind slowing to a calm. Tuesday brings a slightly higher chance of precipitation, accompanied by a calm wind shifting from the north-northwest. The NWS notes a slight chance of showers between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1:00 p.m., with a high of around 86 degrees and a continued 30 percent chance of rain into the night.
Wednesday's forecast promises mostly sunny conditions yet again, but with a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, and temperatures peaking at 88 degrees. The trend continues into Wednesday night, where the sky is expected to clear up as temperatures drop to a comfortable 66.
The rest of the week looks to be generally pleasant, with the NWS predicting a high of 85 under mostly sunny skies for Thursday. The night should bring mostly clear conditions with a gentle northwest wind, dipping temperatures to a low of around 61. On Friday, the sunshine is firmly in place, pushing the high temperatures up to a warm 91 degrees, while the night could potentially introduce a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
As the weekend approaches, the forecast hints at more sunshine with highs around 85 on Saturday, followed by another clear night. Sunday looks to maintain the sunny disposition, with the NWS forecasting a high near 86 to close out the week.
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