Memphis is stepping into a classic spring stretch on Thursday, April 9, 2026, with a clear and mild start at Memphis International Airport (KMEM), where temperatures sit near 57°F under cloudless skies. By afternoon, look for plenty of sun, a high close to 80°F, and light south winds around 5 to 10 mph.
Afternoon Comfort
If you like your warmth on the dry side, Thursday is your kind of day. Sunshine and low humidity will keep the heat from feeling sticky, with dew points in the mid 40s helping the upper 70s and low 80s feel pleasantly warm rather than muggy. South to south-southeast breezes could reach around 10 mph at times, so if your patio furniture tends to go flying on a breezy day, you might want to secure the lighter pieces.
Weekend And Next Week
The warming trend does not stop there. After last week’s warm push, another run of mid 80s is lined up: Friday, April 10, 2026, is expected to hit about 83°F, Saturday, April 11, should reach near 85°F, and Sunday, April 12, looks to top out around 84°F. South winds of 5 to 15 mph are expected, with gusts that could approach 30 mph by Sunday.
Rain chances start to creep back into the picture late Sunday night into Monday, April 12 to 13, with showers and a chance of thunderstorms and precipitation odds around 30 percent. It is not a washout forecast, but it is enough to warrant a backup plan for Sunday evening events. According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, the region should trend warmer into next week as those shower and thunderstorm chances increase from late Sunday into early in the week.
Wind And Fire Weather
Forecasters note that minimum afternoon relative humidity may drop to around 30 percent through Saturday, which can support marginal fire weather conditions. By Sunday, stronger south winds will raise fire concerns along and north of I-40, with elevated risk if any burning gets out of hand.
If you are planning to burn yard debris or use open flames, the advice is simple: wait for higher humidity and calmer winds. Local briefings will flag any changes or upgraded fire weather concerns. For background on the broader warm pattern, see Memphis sizzles into 80s and the NWS discussion.
Plan Ahead
From Thursday through Saturday, outdoor plans are in great shape, with warm afternoons and manageable winds. By Sunday evening, it is smarter to have an indoor backup lined up and to expect gusty south winds kicking up late in the day. Keep your phone charged and check updated local forecasts before heading out on the roads Sunday night into Monday.
