Memphis woke up to clear skies and a cool 57°F at Memphis International Airport on Saturday, but the chill will not stick around for long. Expect a mostly sunny, warm afternoon with highs near 84°F, as light south-southwest breezes help nudge readings into the mid-80s.
Weekend Warmup
Both Saturday and Sunday are locked into a classic early-season warmup, with afternoon highs pushing into the mid-80s: about 86°F on Saturday and 85°F on Sunday. Overnight lows dip into the low 60s, keeping evenings on the mild side for patio hangs or a late walk around the neighborhood.
According to NWS Memphis, conditions stay mostly dry through Sunday, though gusty southerly winds could kick up at times.
Storms Return Early Next Week
The quiet stretch will not last. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms are most likely late Sunday night (April 12, 2026) into Monday (April 13, 2026). Forecasters put the chance of precipitation near 40%, with the highest odds late Sunday night and Monday morning as the next system moves through.
The pattern turns more unsettled into midweek, with repeated shots at showers and thunderstorms and continued warm daytime highs through Thursday, April 16, 2026. For more on how we got from warm to wet so quickly, see our earlier March heat coverage.
What This Means For Plans
Short version: enjoy the summer-style afternoons while you can. Outdoor plans for Saturday and most of Sunday look fine, but if you are hosting anything late Sunday night, it is worth moving it indoors or bumping it earlier in the evening, since showers and thunderstorms could roll in late.
Before the wetter pattern settles in next week, those breezy southerly winds and drier fuels could nudge fire danger higher on Sunday. Secure lightweight patio furniture so it does not go flying, and skip any open burning as the weekend wraps up.
