Memphis woke up Monday, April 6, 2026, to clear skies and temperatures in the upper 40s. The air will stay dry and mostly sunny, with a high near 71°F expected this afternoon and a light north-northeast breeze. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows around 49°F, so a light jacket could come in handy after sunset.
Afternoon Into Tonight
Skies should remain mostly sunny through Monday afternoon, and winds will be light, generally 0–5 mph, before shifting slightly to the east-northeast tonight, according to NWS Memphis. There are no watches, warnings, or advisories in effect for the Mid-South at this time, and precipitation chances are essentially zero today, so road trips, park time, and patio plans should stay right on track. VFR conditions are expected at local airports, keeping flights and general travel running smoothly.
Rest Of The Week
Temperatures climb through the week. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, looks to reach about 73°F, with Wednesday, April 8, near 77°F and mid-to-upper 70s on Thursday. By Friday, April 10, forecasters show a slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms after about 1 p.m. (roughly a 20% chance), then a hotter weekend with highs near 84°F on Saturday and about 86°F on Sunday. Hoodline's March outlook tracked a similar warm-up and rising rain chances, so the trend toward weekend heat and spotty storms lines up with earlier forecasts trend toward weekend heat and spotty storms.
Dry Air And Fire Weather
Early in the week, dry air will keep humidity low. Minimum relative humidity values are expected to drop into the mid-20s to mid-30s, which creates borderline fire-weather concerns for outdoor burning and brush-clearing. Winds are forecast to remain mostly under 10 mph, so the overall fire risk is limited, but it is still smart to avoid open burning and clear flammable debris if you are doing yard work. Local forecasters will flag any changes if rain or stronger winds move into the forecast.
What To Bring
This is a prime week for patios, errands, and late-afternoon runs through midweek, with only a small hiccup possible Friday afternoon because of the slight storm risk later in the week. Pack a light jacket for cool mornings and a small umbrella once the weekend approaches, and check updates before travel or large gatherings.
