By 5:30 a.m. CDT Friday, April 3, 2026, Memphis was already waking up to mostly cloudy skies, muggy humidity, and temperatures hovering near 70°F. The rest of the day will stay on the warm side, with an afternoon high near 85°F, plus a slight chance of showers or an isolated thunderstorm after about 4 p.m. CDT. Southerly winds will add to the stickiness and could kick up some occasional gusts.
Afternoon Heat And Gusty South Winds
South winds of 10–15 mph are expected this afternoon, with gusts up to around 30 mph possible in spots, especially toward northeast Arkansas and southeast Missouri. The warm push is running roughly 15 degrees above normal and could nudge Memphis toward a daily record high of 86°F, according to the National Weather Service Memphis.
Saturday Rain And A Marginal Severe Risk
Showers and thunderstorms move back into the picture Friday night and become more widespread on Saturday, April 4, as a cold front pushes through the region. Most areas are likely to pick up 1–2 inches of rain, with some spots seeing higher localized totals. There is an attendant marginal risk for damaging wind with some of the afternoon and evening storms, with the primary concern being strong gusts rather than widespread tornadoes. Expect soggy roads, brief bursts of heavy rain, and the possibility of localized flooding in low-lying or already saturated areas.
What To Do This Weekend
If you are out and about, allow extra travel time during any heavy downpours, and think about shifting outdoor plans indoors Saturday afternoon. For more background on how this warm-to-wet pattern set up, check out our earlier warm-to-wet pattern coverage, and keep your phone set to receive weather alerts before heading out.
