The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a detailed forecast for the coming week, indicating a mix of sunny skies and potential showers. According to the NWS Memphis report, Thanksgiving Day will experience a shift from partly sunny to sunny conditions, with a high nearing 49 degrees and a light north northwest wind expected to pick up come morning.
As the week progresses, the weather is predicted to remain mild, with Friday's conditions similar to those of Thanksgiving, showcasing mostly sunny skies. However, the NWS Memphis update advises residents to prepare to quickly adapt their plans as showers are likely to begin after noon on Saturday. The chance of precipitation spikes significantly to 80%, with new rainfall potentially measuring up to a half-inch.
NWS Memphis projects that rainy conditions will persist into Saturday night, with the probability of precipitation climbing to 90%. A mix of rain and showers will maintain a presence into early Sunday before tapering off and giving way to partly sunny skies and a high of 42 degrees. The forecast for Sunday night suggests cloudier skies with a dip in temperatures to around 27 degrees.
The onset of the new week seems to bring a potential resurgence of showers, particularly by Monday afternoon, where there is a 20 percent chance of rain. NWS Memphis signals that the weather will continue to be mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. The forecast also indicates a chance of a mix of rain and snow showers before midnight on Monday. These conditions are expected to give rise to a mostly sunny Tuesday, with a modest high of 39 degrees.
Despite the intermittent showers and cloud cover, the weather appears to brighten by mid-week, with NWS Memphis forecasting sunny conditions and a high around 48 on Wednesday. Residents can look forward to clearer skies following days of fluctuating weather patterns.
