Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 — Memphis wakes up under a blanket of clouds and a mild 61°F at the airport this morning, with a slight shot at light rain before 8 a.m. Skies should stay mostly cloudy through the afternoon, with the high topping out near 68°F and light north winds. Roads could be a bit damp for the morning commute, but any soaking downpours are not in the cards.
Light Morning Showers, Then Just Gray Skies
Spotty showers are most likely early this morning and are expected to taper off by mid-morning. Most neighborhoods will only see brief, light rain, with new rainfall totals generally under a tenth of an inch. The better coverage of heavier showers and any isolated thunderstorms will be along and east of the Mississippi River, according to the National Weather Service.
Weekend Warmup, Then A Soggy Pattern Creeps In
Dry and noticeably warmer weather returns Friday and sticks around through Saturday. Highs will be near 68°F on Friday, then climb into the low 70s, around 74°F, on Saturday. After that, a front is expected to stall near the region, turning the start of next week more unsettled. That means periodic chances for showers and a few thunderstorms beginning Sunday night and continuing into early next week, per the NWS forecast discussion.
Fog Watch And Travel Heads-Up
There is a low-to-medium chance of dense fog developing around the airport and some nearby regional terminals as winds go light overnight, so it is smart to check flight status and build in extra time for early departures. Aside from that, winds should stay light, and there are no watches or warnings in effect for Shelby County tonight.
