Memphis is gearing up for a wet and unpredictable Thanksgiving week, according to the National Weather Service in Memphis. As the city awakes to predominantly cloudy skies and a near-saturated atmosphere, the forecast suggests layers and umbrellas will be the necessities for the days ahead. The immediate forecast with a high of 64 degrees promises showers potentially escalating to thunderstorms post-3 PM, bringing about an 80% chance of precipitation and new rainfall amounts ranging between a tenth to a quarter of an inch, though these figures could swell where thunderstorms hit.
The conditions tonight tilt towards certainty with rain and possible thunderstorms persisting mainly before the early hours of 4 AM, followed by chances of showers and storms after, as noted on the NWS website. The southeast winds shifting south southwest after midnight do little to abate the 100% chance of precipitation, with rainfall possibly accumulating to a range of half to three-quarters of an inch. Tuesday eases slightly, offering a 40% chance of showers mainly before noon, giving way to partly sunny skies and a more agreeable high of 68 degrees.
As the week progresses, the skies clear up leading into the holiday. Wednesday is expected to be sunny with a high of 52 degrees, while temperatures on Thanksgiving Day could hover around a modest 50 degrees under equally sunny conditions. The calm continues into a mostly clear Thursday night, where temperatures are anticipated to drop to around 34 degrees.
Those with plans for Black Friday shopping will appreciate mostly sunny skies with a high near 51, though the clear weather is not set to last. The weekend forecast introduces a renewed chance of showers at 40% on Saturday, rising to 70% probability of more showers and a possible thunderstorm by night. The unsettled weather persists into Sunday, keeping skies cloudy and maintaining a notable chance of showers at 60%, with temperatures reaching upwards of 60 degrees.
For a more detailed look at the weather ahead in Memphis, and to stay updated on any forecast changes, visit the NWS Memphis website.
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