Memphis is waking up cloudy, muggy and a bit murky on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, with patchy fog and spotty showers already cutting visibility in parts of the city. Temperatures sit in the low 70s this morning and are expected to climb to near 82F, but multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely to roll through as the day wears on.
Morning Fog And Showers
Patchy fog and a chance of light rain are on tap before 7 a.m., a combo that could slow the early commute. Between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., showers and thunderstorms become more likely, with brief heavy downpours in the mix and new rainfall amounts generally running from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, according to the National Weather Service.
Afternoon Rumbles And Commute
Coverage is expected to ramp up again in the mid to late afternoon, with showers and thunderstorms likely from about 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Short bursts of heavy rain could lead to localized ponding on city streets. That timing lines up with our May 19 forecast, and the added humidity makes those brief downpours more likely, so shifting outdoor plans earlier or indoors would not be a bad idea.
Through The Week
The unsettled pattern is expected to stick around through the week, with highs in the mid 80s on Wednesday and repeated chances for showers and thunderstorms on Thursday and Friday. Count on periodic interruptions for outdoor events and keep an eye on local radar if you have travel or evening plans.
