Tuesday started on a rare mellow note in Memphis, with clear skies and temperatures hovering near 66°F at Memphis International Airport. Expect a sunny day with a high near 82°F and light north winds around 0–5 mph, a brief break from the recent steamy stretch. That breather will not last long, though, with humidity and scattered showers set to creep back in later this week.
Sunny Tuesday
Afternoon highs are expected to top out near 82°F under mostly sunny skies, with very light north winds helping it feel like one of the more comfortable days of late June so far. The National Weather Service Memphis notes this is running about 5–10 degrees cooler than typical late June highs, so it is a solid window for outdoor plans. The sun will still pack a punch in the mid-afternoon, so sunscreen is a smart move if you are spending time outside.
Foggy Mornings, Storms Midweek
Patchy fog could develop in the pre-dawn hours on Wednesday, especially around 3–4 a.m., so early commuters and travelers should be ready for areas of reduced visibility. By Wednesday afternoon, scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely to make a comeback, with roughly a 50% chance of storms and pockets of heavy rain that could briefly slow the drive home. Some of the stronger cells may bring gusty winds or small hail. Showers and storms are expected to linger through Thursday and Friday, and forecasters caution that repeated, efficient downpours could trigger localized flooding in a few spots.
Weekend Heat Returns
Later in the week, southerly winds will drag hotter, more humid air back into the region. Highs look to climb into the upper 80s Thursday, then reach the low 90s by Friday and into the weekend. Temperatures are projected to rise into the low-to-mid 90s by Sunday and could approach the mid 90s by Monday, so outdoor activities will be more comfortable in the mornings. If you will be out during the hotter parts of the day, plan for shade breaks and stay hydrated. For context on how the pattern has been shifting, see this earlier look at the heat index near 102.
