Saturday, May 23: Memphis rolled out of bed to cloudy, muggy air and pockets of thick fog clinging to low-lying neighborhoods and the riverfront. Morning temperatures sit in the mid-60s and are on track to climb to a high near 84F by late afternoon. The fog should thin by midmorning, giving way to partly to mostly sunny skies before a wetter stretch moves in late Saturday night and hangs around through the holiday weekend.
Foggy Morning Commute, Then Clearing Skies
Calm winds and recent rainfall have teamed up to create localized drops in visibility, with the National Weather Service warning that some spots could see visibility slip below one mile overnight. According to the National Weather Service Memphis, forecasters have been watching conditions for a possible Dense Fog Advisory and are still expecting highs near 84F today. If you are driving early, give yourself extra time and stick to low beams until the haze lifts.
Thunderstorms Move In Late Saturday Night Into Memorial Day
Rain chances tick up Saturday night, with about a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight, then ramp up Sunday when storms are likely. A May 20 preview flagged the same unsettled pattern through the holiday, with some storms Sunday and Monday capable of producing locally heavy rainfall. By Memorial Day, some spots could pick up a quarter to three-quarters of an inch of rain. If you have outdoor plans, line up an indoor backup and keep an eye on the radar to thread the dry windows.
Practical Tips
For the morning commute, slow down in fog and watch for sudden drops in visibility. Later this weekend, be ready for brief bursts of heavier rain and pockets of standing water. Charge phones, secure loose outdoor gear, and stay on top of alerts through Memorial Day. We will post updates if any warnings or advisories are issued overnight.
