Memphis rolled into Monday under cloudy skies and about 70°F at Memphis International, with a steady south wind already humming along around 10 to 15 mph. Spotty showers are in play through mid morning, and scattered showers with a chance of thunderstorms linger through the afternoon while highs climb to around 84°F. Most spots will see only light rain totals under a tenth of an inch, but any heavier downpour could briefly slow things down with lightning and gusty winds.
Morning Commute
If you are hitting the road early, plan on the chance of a wet commute at times. Isolated showers before sunrise give way to the best odds for thunderstorms from mid morning into early afternoon, and visibility can drop quickly in any heavier cell. South to southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph, will keep bridges and exposed roadways on the blustery side. For the latest timing and impacts, see the National Weather Service in Memphis.
Midweek Warm Spell, Then Another System
Drier and hotter weather settles in Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs heading for the mid to upper 80s and a near-record stretch for mid April, before a disturbance arrives late Wednesday into Thursday. That system could bring scattered storms Thursday with a marginal severe threat, and the exact timing will make a big difference in how strong any storms get. We flagged this warm push in an earlier weekend update, see Memphis sizzles into the mid 80s for background.
Plan Ahead
No watches or warnings are in effect this morning, but the pattern is changeable, so keep outdoor plans flexible and have a backup plan for Monday afternoon in case storms flare. Tuesday and Wednesday are shaping up as the best windows for dry, warm weather, but stay weather aware later in the week in case Thursday storms manage to ramp up.
