The residents of Memphis should prepare for a week of unsettled weather, with forecasts predicting a mix of showers and sunny skies. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Memphis, the city experienced "A Few Clouds" this morning with temperatures sitting at a comfortable 57°F and humidity around 58%. Visibility stood at a clear 10 miles as the day began.
As we head into the rest of the day, the NWS advises that we can expect "Partly sunny" skies, with a high near 77. There will be an east southeast wind blowing around 10 mph. Yet, tonight's forecast looks to significantly wetter, with showers likely "mainly after 3am" and a robust 80% chance of precipitation. Residents can anticipate new rainfall amounts to measure "between a quarter and half of an inch possible."
Looking ahead to Sunday, forecasts are quickly to turn more turbulent. Thunderstorms are also on the table after 10am, with continued showers boosting the chance of precipitation up to 90%. The expected rainfall could range "between three quarters and one inch possible." These conditions carry on into Sunday night, with predictions stating showers likely and the possibility of a thunderstorm.
On Monday, there appears to briefly be a respite, with a 20 percent chance for showers before 1 pm, followed by a mostly cloudy sky and highs around 66. But by Monday night, residents would be wise to not pack away their umbrellas just yet, as there is a 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. It appears to be a pattern consistent through to the middle of the week, with varying chances of showers and mostly cloudy conditions persisting.
Temperatures early in the week will stay in the mid-to-upper 60s, but by next Wednesday, they will dip to a high of 57, in sync with a 40 percent chance of showers. Further into the week, there's a touch of optimism with lesser chances of rain and the reemergence of the sun by Friday, signaling possibly brighter skies on the horizon.
