Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - Memphis started the day sticky and summer-like, with temperatures in the low 70s and the air feeling thick. The good news: a front that moved through overnight is sweeping out the worst of the humidity and setting up a noticeably drier stretch. Expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 85°F Tuesday, with lower humidity and more comfortable conditions through Thursday. That makes midweek the prime window for outdoor plans before warmth and scattered storms muscle back in late in the weekend.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
North-northeast winds will pick up this afternoon, around 5 to 15 mph with gusts into the teens, helping to dry things out and keep afternoon temperatures in check. The breeze should make riverfront walks and patio dining feel pleasant, though lightweight items like umbrellas and pop-up canopies could get pushed around a bit. Skies stay mostly clear tonight, with lows dipping into the low-to-mid 60s.
Weekend Rain Returns
Rain chances ramp up late Saturday and stick around into early next week as a plume of unusually moist air surges north, bumping up the odds of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Forecast probabilities climb from around 20% on Saturday to roughly 50% on Sunday and near 60% by Monday, with highs in the upper 80s, so isolated heavy downpours are on the table. According to NWS Memphis, forecasters are tracking multiple rounds of moisture that could bring localized heavier rainfall early next week.
Plan Ahead
Bottom line: enjoy the mostly dry, sunnier stretch from Tuesday through Thursday, but have a backup plan ready for outdoor events this weekend as showers and storms become more likely. Bring water for the warm afternoons, and keep an umbrella handy if you will be out from Saturday night through Monday. Check the latest forecast before heading out, and look for updates as the weekend gets closer.
