The National Weather Service in Memphis has provided the latest update on weather conditions for the area. As of 4:54 am CDT, the weather is fair, with a temperature of 56°F and a humidity of 62%. The wind is coming from the southwest at 7 mph, and visibility stands at a clear 10 miles. The barometric pressure records at 30.10 in (1019.1 mb), while the dewpoint is at 43°F.
According to the detailed forecast, today promises sunshine with a high reaching near 75, accompanied by a gentle southwest wind that will shift to the north in the afternoon. Tonight's forecast predicts mostly clear skies, with a low around 51 and an east wind around 5 mph. Looking forward to Friday, the skies will be partly sunny, and the temperatures are set to hit a high near 73, with an east wind blowing at a gentle 5 to 10 mph pace.
The weekend brings varied conditions, starting with a partly sunny Saturday and a high near 75. While Saturday night will see a chance of showers before 10 pm, and then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10 pm and 1 am, after which showers are likely to become more frequent. A cloudy sky settles with a low of around 56, as the east wind sustains its speed at around 10 mph. Precipitation chances escalate to 60%, with new rainfall amounts possibly ranging between a quarter and half of an inch.
On Sunday, the likelihood of showers and potentially a thunderstorm persists, forecasting a cloudy day with a high near 65, while the east southeast wind continues at 10 mph, carrying a 70 percent chance of precipitation. Conditions on Sunday night show a 50 percent chance of showers under mostly cloudy heavens and a low of about 57. As the new week begins, Monday offers a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1 pm, with mostly cloudy skies and highs around 71. Monday night's forecast doesn't let up, presenting a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and a low holding steady around 57.
Clearing may come by Tuesday, with a 30 percent chance of showers and a mostly sunny day, peaking at 70 degrees. As night falls, partly cloudy conditions dominate, and lows dip to the low 50s. By Wednesday, the chance of showers drops to 20 percent, leaving the day mostly sunny with a high near 63, rounding out a week marked by mercurial weather patterns in Memphis.
