The weather in Memphis is shaping up to be a mix of clouds and sunshine over the next week, with occasional rain to keep the plants—and umbrellas—busy. According to the National Weather Service, residents experienced light drizzle early morning on October 7th, featuring a high humidity level of 96 percent and a dew point of 72°F (22°C).
Per the latest forecast, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms was expected overnight. Temperatures stayed put with a warm southern wind, the calm before an unsettled Tuesday. Sporting a 50 percent chance for more precipitation mainly between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m, Tuesday's weather promised to be mostly cloudy, with a high creeping up near 80°F. Transitioning into the night, things are anticipated to cool down to a low of around 64°F.
Turning towards the midweek outlook, Wednesday bids the rain farewell with mostly sunny skies and a pleasant high near 76°F. This trend, the sky bereft of gray and the earth below ablaze with life unfettered by the rains, is forecast to continue into the weekend. The NWS's detailed forecast promises generous sunshine with daytime highs comfortably hovering in the 70s and low 80s, and clear nights dipping into moderate 50s to low 60s.
Columbus Day in Memphis is set to host clear skies and continue the trend for perfect outdoor activities, with highs peaking at around 83°F. This extended spotlight of sunny weather comes as a reprieve after a bout of showers and thunderstorms, solidifying plans for barbecues, picnics, and potentially a parade without the worry of rain checks. Keep in mind that as temperatures rise, the North northeast wind may continue to blow at around 10 mph, the ghost of the storms past still lingering in the atmosphere.
