The National Weather Service in Memphis has outlined the weather forecast for the area, predicting varied conditions as residents prepare for the holidays. According to the NWS, the early hours will be met with a slight chance of drizzle and patchy fog, maintaining a steady temperature around 64 degrees. This was gleaned from the last update today at 4:54 am CST. The fog may reduce visibility to about six miles, so drivers should be cautious.
As Tuesday unfolds, a 30% chance of showers or drizzle is anticipated before 10 am. Patchy fog is expected to clear by 8 am, leaving the rest of the day cloudy with highs touching near 70. Light winds from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph will continue through the night. The humidity level remains high, reaching 93% — offering the kind of saturated air that clings to your skin. Tuesday night's lows will hover around 61 degrees with the wind persisting at around 5 mph.
Moving into the midweek, Wednesday carries a 20 percent chance of showers before noon, according to the NWS forecast. The clouds are expected to part somewhat, making for a partly sunny day with temperatures peaking at about 75 degrees. Christmas Day is looking partly sunny again, matching Wednesday's high of 75.
The remainder of the week is set to maintain mostly cloudy skies, with Friday presenting a shift towards sunnier weather. High temperatures appear to stabilize near the mid-70s mark until a drop arrives with Sunday's forecast. "A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57" is expected on Sunday, nudging the season back towards a feeling of winter. The week will close on a chilly note, with Monday promising sunny skies but highs near 37.
