Memphis woke up Tuesday to classic chamber-of-commerce weather: clear skies, mild temps, and a light east-northeast breeze. Thermometers are expected to climb to around 73°F this afternoon, a sweet spot for patio coffee, outdoor chores, and anything that gets you out of the house. The dry, sunny pattern is projected to hang on through the week, with only a small shot at showers sneaking in late Sunday into Monday.
What To Expect This Week
Sun should be the dominant story through midweek, with highs nudging into the upper 70s on Wednesday and then sliding into the low 80s by Friday. According to the National Weather Service Memphis, forecasters are calling for a high near 81°F on Friday and mid 80s over the weekend, with winds generally running 5 to 15 mph out of the east-southeast. Rain chances stay very low through the workweek, so most outdoor events, commutes, and after-work plans should roll along without any weather drama.
Fire Weather And Outdoor Plans
The flip side of all that sunshine is dry air, which will drop minimum relative humidity into the mid 20s to mid 30s early in the week. That creates borderline fire-weather concerns for open burning and brush clearing. If you are grilling, burning yard debris, or tackling outdoor projects, keep it cautious: skip open burning if you can, clear away dry leaves and other flammable materials, and keep a hose or fire extinguisher within reach whenever flames are involved. Mornings will still start off cool enough for a light layer, but afternoons will warm up quickly and feel more like early season heat.
Weekend Outlook
A slight uptick in humidity late in the weekend will bring a small chance of showers late Sunday night into Monday, with rain odds around 20 percent and a low-end potential for isolated thunderstorms to kick off next week. According to the National Weather Service Memphis, most of the weekend should stay dry and warm, making Saturday and Sunday daytime hours prime time for outdoor plans. If you have anything scheduled for Sunday night or Monday, keep an umbrella handy and check for updated forecasts before hitting the road or gathering a crowd.
