Memphis woke up Monday, March 30, 2026, to a cloudy, mild morning in the mid-60s and a noticeable south breeze. That tame start is just the opening act for an unseasonably warm run, with highs headed for the low 80s Monday and climbing into the mid-80s by Tuesday and Wednesday. Southerly winds will keep afternoons on the breezy side, and the pattern turns more unsettled later in the week.
Warm, Breezy Start To The Week
Meteorologists expect a strong push of southerly air to send temperatures roughly 10–15°F above normal beginning Monday, with highs near 81°F to kick off the week and around 84–85°F by midweek. South-southwest winds of 10–15 mph are on tap Monday and Tuesday, with gusts close to 30 mph that could make outdoor events a bit blustery and give high-profile vehicles something to wrestle with on the roads. According to the National Weather Service Memphis, there is even a brief shot that MEM could flirt with record highs on Tuesday.
Midweek Showers And Storms Return
Rain and thunderstorms try to steal the spotlight by midweek. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms are expected to return on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with rain chances ticking up on Thursday and showers and storms likely from Thursday night into Friday. A front is projected to stall and keep the region unsettled into the weekend, although forecasters do not currently favor a widespread severe outbreak. This pattern follows an earlier warm-and-windy setup highlighted in our March 4 coverage; see our look at that earlier warm-and-windy stretch for background.
What To Expect For Your Commute And Plans
Those breezy afternoons Monday and Tuesday could bring some punchy gusts, so it is a good time to secure lightweight outdoor furniture and give extra space to large trucks and buses on the highways. For later in the week, keep a rain backup for outdoor plans and check the forecast before heading out, since thunderstorms can deliver brief heavy downpours and lightning that cut visibility in a hurry. Make sure phones are set to receive weather alerts and consider shifting weather-sensitive activities indoors while the unsettled pattern lingers.
