The National Weather Service in Memphis has provided an update on weather conditions and the outlook for the week, report a mix of overcast skies and gradual clearing expected today with temperatures peaking at around 69 degrees. Winds are expected to be gentle, mainly coming from the west southwest direction at around 5 to 10 mph. For those venturing out tonight, the sky is set to be mostly clear with lows hovering in the mid-40s, while the wind quiets down in the evening, according to NWS Memphis.
The city will see partly sunny conditions Wednesday, with temperatures achieving a comfortable high in the mid-60s and calmer winds that will become southeast close to 5 mph as the day progresses, this shift bringing with it a rise in cloud cover in during the night alongside a slight but noticeable increase in temperature compared to the prior evening.
As Thursday rolls in, rain showers are likely to develop mainly after noon, ushering in a cloudy day with temperatures again approaching the 70-degree mark, the forecast notes a 60 percent chance of precipitation along with potential winds gusting up to 25 mph. More rain and possible thunderstorms are forecast for Thursday night, with probability hardening to 70 percent and winds holding steadily from the south southwest.
Heading into the weekend, showers remain a possibility on Friday with a predicted 50 percent chance of rain, while temperatures continue to play in the upper ranges of the 60s, the wind maintaining a steady presence from the southwest; however, the likelihood of rain begins to taper off Friday night presenting a decreased 40 percent chance, the weather will clear up reaching mostly sunny skies with a high of around 52 by Saturday.
For those planning their weekend, sunny conditions are promised for Sunday with a peak temperature in the mid-40s and nightfall bringing lows hovering around the freezing mark, the upcoming work week seemingly set to start under mostly sunny skies, offering stable conditions for outdoor activities and commutes, details provided by the National Weather Service point to consistent weather patterns that hold sway into Monday with similarly mild temperatures and clear conditions.
