The National Weather Service in Memphis has updated the forecast for the upcoming week, delivering a glimpse of what residents can expect weather-wise in the region. Temperate readings are punctuated occasionally by chances of showers and thunderstorms. According to the latest report released by the NWS Memphis, overnight, there's a slight, 20 percent chance of precipitation with a mostly cloudy sky and a low settling around 72 degrees. As we step into Monday, the odds of rain increase slightly, presenting a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly before 10 a.m., and again a slight chance later in the day post 5 p.m. The high is anticipated to approach a sweltering 95 degrees, and winds will remain light and variable.
The forecast for Monday night suggests a calmer scenario with only a 10 percent chance of rain before 7 p.m. and skies expected to clear up towards a partly cloudy night, easing into a mild 70-degree low. Tuesday brings a return to sunny skies with a high pushing near 94 degrees, stated the NWS report, and a continuation of calm winds that swing north to northeast at a gentle 5 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday night shall maintain the mostly clear conditions with the mercury dipping around 70 degrees, a replication of peaceful patterns from the previous evening.
Moving through the midweek, Wednesday stands firm in sunny disposition, an almost carbon copy of Tuesday, with another high forecast near 94 degrees, winds once again playing a subtle breeze from the north to northeast. The night following suits its predecessor, offering up mostly clear skies and a low of around 69 degrees. Thursday shows potential for greater variability; whilst still boasting a forecasted high of 95 degrees under mostly sunny skies, it brings change, introducing a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., this coming after a day where calm winds again become a southern whisper in the afternoon.
As we edge closer to the weekend, Friday presents a heightened opportunity for wet weather, showcasing a 40 percent chance of showers and possible thunderstorms post 1 p.m., despite a partly sunny day with highs near 91 degrees. The evening does little to dismiss the rain, locking in a 40 percent chance of showers with lows hanging around 69 degrees. Saturday's forecast remains consistent in offering a mix of sun and rain with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, but with the temperature slightly easing back to a high of 89 degrees, clearing slightly into the night with a low around 68.
