The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a weather forecast for the upcoming week, as temperatures and conditions are predicted to shift significantly. According to the latest update, today Memphis will see increasing clouds, with a high near 96 degrees Fahrenheit and heat index values as high as 101. Southwest winds will range from 5 to 15 mph, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 5:00 p.m.
Tonight's forecast indicates a higher likelihood of precipitation, with a 60% chance of showers and a potential thunderstorm after 3:00 a.m. As the winds shift to come from the northeast, temperatures are expected to drop significantly, with lows around 63 degrees. Tonight's weather promises to quite literally dampen the scorching highs of the day, leading to new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, but thunderstorms could bring higher amounts.
Moving into the weekend, Memphis residents can expect showers likely before 7:00 a.m. on Saturday but should see gradual clearing by mid-morning. The high for Saturday is likely to be near a more comfortable 80 degrees, with a noticeable north wind at 10 to 15 mph and gusts that could reach as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 60 percent, although new precipitation amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
Saturday night's forecast is mostly clear skies and a low around 57 degrees, presenting a calmer window of weather. This trend carries over into Sunday, which promises to be sunny with a high near 85 degrees—ideal conditions for those looking to spend their time outdoors. The northeast wind is expected to remain constant at 5 to 10 mph, subtly cooling the air just enough to comfortably bridge the transition from summer's embrace to fall's impending whisper.
The start of the new week continues with the sunny theme: Monday's temperatures will once again reach a high near 85 degrees with mostly clear skies extending into the evening. Temperatures on Tuesday are predicted to climb close to summer's warmth once more, with a high of nearly 89 degrees. The outlook for Wednesday and Thursday follows suit with even higher highs, nearing 92 and 94 degrees, respectively, under mostly sunny skies.
