Memphis is bracing for a wet start to the week, with the National Weather Service predicting a high chance of showers and thunderstorms. According to the detailed forecast, a "chance of precipitation is 90%" on Monday, with new rainfall amounts ranging between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible. Steady winds from the southeast will accompany the storms, adding a briskness to the humid air. The city can expect "showers and possibly a thunderstorm," NWS Memphis reports.
The soggy conditions are set to continue into Monday night, where the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms holds steady at an 80 percent chance, potentially delivering an additional quarter of an inch of rain to the region. Residents should be prepared for more than just sporadic downpours, as the forecast indicates the potential for "higher amounts possible in thunderstorms." The National Weather Service adds that Tuesday will likely follow suit, threatening to severely soak the city before noon, before chances of showers and thunderstorms moderately decrease afterwards.
By Tuesday night, the forecast suggests a reprieve from the deluge, offering just a 20 percent chance of showers. The skies should grow more forgiving as the week progresses, with Wednesday forecasted to be partly sunny and a high near 77, and winds shifting to a north-northeast direction. This trend towards clearer skies should present residents with a much-needed break from the rain, providing "mostly clear" conditions extending into the weekend, per the NWS Memphis.
Temperatures will remain consistent, with highs in the mid-to-upper 70s through Friday and into the weekend. As the skies clear up, the lows are expected to drop to more comfortable conditions, with nighttime temperatures hovering in the upper 50s. The upcoming weekend could be the perfect time to plan to enjoy the outdoors, as there's nothing but "sunny" weather with highs in the low 80s forecasted. For those thinking of getting out and about in Memphis this coming week, it's advised to keep an umbrella close at hand at first, but expect to trade it in for sunglasses as the weekend approaches.
