It is a muggy, mostly cloudy start to Monday in Memphis, with temperatures in the mid-50s and a fast warmup on deck. Highs are expected to reach near 75F today, Monday, March 9, 2026, and showers and thunderstorms are likely to fire up by late morning and hang around into the afternoon. Any outdoor plans between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. should probably come with a backup plan.
Severe Threat Monday Afternoon
The National Weather Service has placed parts of the Mid-South in a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms on Monday afternoon, mainly south of Interstate 40, with the potential for very large hail and damaging winds, according to NWS Memphis. Forecasters say storms are most likely to become organized from midday into mid-afternoon and should wind down after sunset. This lines up with the warm, humid pattern highlighted in last week's storm outlook.
Timing And Impacts
Expect the main storm window roughly between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday, with the best odds for stronger storms during the midday to mid-afternoon stretch. Brief heavy downpours, frequent lightning, and gusts up to 2530 mph could slow traffic and sharply cut visibility, and small to large hail could develop in a few of the stronger cells. If you have to be on the road, allow extra travel time and steer clear of standing water.
What To Do
Postpone or move outdoor events indoors if you can, and bring pets and loose items inside before storms ramp up. If you hear thunder, head into a sturdy building and stay away from windows, since mobile homes are especially vulnerable to damaging winds. Keep phone alerts turned on and follow local updates from official channels so you are not caught off guard.
Rest Of The Week
The warm, unsettled setup sticks around Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs near 80F on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, along with another chance for storms. Wednesday brings an elevated chance for gusty winds and heavier rain. Forecast discussion points to possible gusts as high as 30 mph and rainfall totals on Wednesday between about 0.5 and 0.75 inches in some areas, which could lead to minor ponding on low-lying roads. Drier weather with near-normal temperatures should return by Thursday and continue into the weekend.
We will update this page if warnings or watches are issued, so keep an eye on local forecasts and official guidance from the National Weather Service for the latest details. Sign up for phone alerts, and consider a battery-powered NOAA radio if you live in a spot that tends to see the worst of our severe storms.
