Memphis woke up to blue skies early Saturday, May 9, 2026, with temperatures in the upper 50s at Memphis International Airport. Expect a warm, sun-soaked day with a high near 82°F and light winds, a solid window for outdoor plans before showers try to crash the party on Sunday.
Sunday Storms Could Bring Gusts
The National Weather Service in Memphis has outlined a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2026, meaning a few storms could pack damaging wind gusts. Forecasters are calling for about a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms Sunday, with localized rainfall of a quarter to a half inch possible in the stronger cells. Confidence in the exact timing and coverage is still on the low side, so anyone with outdoor plans will want to stay tuned for updates as the day gets closer.
Saturday Snapshot
Saturday, May 9, stays mostly sunny as temperatures climb into the low 80s by mid-afternoon with light west-southwest breezes around 0 to 5 mph. Overnight conditions turn mostly clear and mild, with lows generally in the upper 50s to low 60s. It is one of the drier, more pleasant days in the short-term forecast, making it a prime opportunity to knock out yardwork, errands, or any plans that need dry ground.
Sunday Details
Sunday brings a slight chance of morning showers around 8 to 9 a.m., then rain chances ramp up, with showers and thunderstorms becoming more likely through the afternoon and into the evening as a cold front approaches. Temperatures should be near 82°F early in the day before slipping into the upper 70s as clouds and rain move in. Sunday night’s low will be near 57°F. New rainfall totals of a tenth to a half inch are possible across the metro, with locally higher amounts in stronger storms, and the primary short-term hazard looks to be gusty winds.
Monday And The Week Ahead
Behind the front, surface high pressure builds in and ushers in cooler, drier air on Monday, May 11, with a high near 73°F and breezy north-northeast winds around 10 to 15 mph. From Tuesday through Thursday, the pattern looks mostly dry and pleasant, with highs in the mid to upper 70s and lower humidity. By next Friday, temperatures trend back into the low to mid 80s. Fire-weather concerns stay on the low side for now, although minimum humidities will dip a bit early next week.
Plan Ahead
If you have outdoor events lined up Sunday afternoon or evening, it is worth considering an earlier start or an indoor backup, since lightning and brief gusty winds will be the main concerns. Keep a reliable weather app close by and check local forecasts and updates before you head out.
