The forecast in Memphis has provided an update on the weather conditions, forecasting a mix of sunny skies and potential showers for the coming week. According to the National Weather Service, today, Memphis residents can expect a sunny day with a high temperature near 62 degrees, and a south wind moving at 5 to 10 mph. As the evening draws in, the skies are predicted to remain partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 52 degrees, accompanied by a steady south wind.
The following day, Tuesday, is set to be partly sunny with the mercury climbing to approximately 68 degrees; a gentle west southwest breeze will persist through at 5 to 10 mph. As nighttime falls, the forecast calls for mostly clear skies and a modest decline in temperature to around 46 degrees, while the southwest wind is likely to taper off. These moderate conditions are forecasted to continue into Wednesday with partly sunny skies and a high near 67 degrees, and a slight wind shifting from calm to southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
However, changes are expected starting Wednesday night with a 20 percent chance of showers after midnight, as clouds gather and temperatures stay at a low near 56 degrees. Throughout Thursday, showers are likely to become more frequent, particularly after noon, with overcast skies and a high near 70 degrees, the south wind picking up the pace to 10 to 15 mph. "Chance of precipitation is 60%," according to the NWS forecast. Going into Thursday night, the likelihood of precipitation remains, including potential thunderstorms post midnight, as temperatures hover around 61 degrees.
Approaching the weekend, showers and perhaps a thunderstorm could occur before noon on Friday, with a continued chance of rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Despite the wet outlook, the day might gradually clear up somewhat, reaching a high near 69 degrees. The chance of precipitation stands at 60%. Friday's weather pattern appears to ease slightly by night with a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight, and some cloud cover as the temperature dips to around 41 degrees. The weekend is anticipated to be drier, ushering mostly sunny conditions and a high near 52 degrees on Saturday, and even clearer skies on Saturday night with temperatures dropping to near freezing at 32 degrees. By Sunday, the sun is set to make a full return, bringing with it a chilly high temperature near 45 degrees, according to the NWS.
