The National Weather Service in Memphis reports overcast skies with a temperature standing at 46°F as of the early hours of the morning. Currently, memorians are experiencing 54% humidity, a wind speed of SW 5 mph, and a visibility extending up to 10 miles, according to the NWS forecast. As the barometer reads 30.12 in, the city braces for possible showers later in the week.
Looking ahead, Memphis residents should keep their rain gear at hand. There's a 30 percent chance of showers after 5 am with a cool low of 41 expected overnight. Venturing into Wednesday, the showers seem reluctant to stay, holding at a 30 percent chance before 7 am. Waking up to mostly cloudy conditions, the temperatures are predicted to climb to a comfortable high near 54, with the tranquility of the south wind around 5 mph, even though it might bring rain to the area.
The forecast for Wednesday night suggests a 20 percent chance of showers after 4 am—quiet heralds of the tumult to come. The pattern continues into Thursday with showers and potential thunderstorms blossoming after 9 am. The high for the day is predicted to be near 62 degrees, as south winds of 10 to 15 mph shift to the west northwest in the afternoon, gusting up to 25 mph.
By Thursday night, the storms seem to have vacated the premise, leaving behind clear skies with a low around 32. Memphis can expect a sunny Friday with a high nearing 46. The conditions encourage the northwest wind to turn south in the afternoon, leading to a mostly clear night with a low near 37. Skies on Saturday will remain mostly sunny with predictable high near 61 degrees, while gusts could accelerate as high as 25 mph.
As the weekend draws towards its close, sporadic rain remains a possibility. Saturday night reflects a 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Sunday's forecast holds a similar pattern, with a 30 percent chance of showers amidst partly sunny skies and a high nearing 59 degrees.
Moving into the beginning of the next week, the chance of showers lingers with the weather remaining mostly cloudy. Monday's high is expected to be around 58, followed by a slightly warmer Tuesday, potentially reaching 65 degrees. With a pattern of unsettled weather, Memphis residents might do well to keep their umbrellas close throughout the week.
