The National Weather Service in Memphis has released a detailed forecast, updating residents on what to expect weather-wise over the coming days. According to the latest NWS report, today presents a modest chance of showers in the afternoon, with partly sunny skies and a high pushing toward 51 degrees. The winds are expected to pick up, blowing from the south southwest and shifting west, potentially reaching gusts of up to 30 mph. For those venturing outside, the wind chill might drop temperatures feeling closer to a frosty 32 degrees.
In preparation for the evening, the skies are anticipated to mostly clear up, and residents can look forward to a low around 31 degrees. The forecast continues into the weekend with partly sunny conditions on Saturday and a high near 40, followed by a drop to around 20 degrees at night. Notably, winds are forecast to remain fairly consistent, primarily coming from a west-northwest direction at speeds around 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday's outlook shines bright with sunshine and a high near 37, while the evening is expected to stay mostly clear, as temperatures slightly rise to a low around 26 degrees. Those planning to celebrate Martin Luther King Day can anticipate mostly sunny skies, with a daytime high lingering near 37 degrees, before declining to a low near 20 degrees come nighttime, as detailed by the NWS.
Looking ahead to midweek, there is a foreboding 20 percent chance of showers on Wednesday, with the thermometer expected to read as high as 52 degrees—the warmest prediction for the week. As the evening settles in, chances of showers intensify to 40 percent, alongside mostly cloudy skies and a low around 39 degrees. Following suit, Thursday also carries a 40 percent chance of precipitation with comparably cloudy conditions and highs persevering at about 52 degrees.
All weather updates and forecasts have been sourced directly from the National Weather Service's Memphis bureau, offering a comprehensive look into the week's climate prospects for local residents and travelers alike.
