Memphis is starting Tuesday with clear skies and temperatures in the low 70s, but the calm morning is the opening act for a hotter run of weather. Skies will stay sunny through the afternoon as temperatures climb to about 89 degrees, with light northeast winds and no rain expected.
Sunny Tuesday Gives Way To Mid-90s
The National Weather Service forecast calls for a mostly clear night, with temperatures dropping to around 70 degrees. Wednesday will turn noticeably warmer under sunny skies, reaching near 93 degrees before Thursday peaks around 94.
Winds should remain generally light through Thursday, mostly staying at 5 mph or less. That means little relief from the heat during the afternoon, even though the forecast heat index is expected to remain near or slightly below advisory levels.
Storm Chances Return Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms returns Friday afternoon, with a 20% chance of rain and a high near 93 degrees. The chance rises to about 30% Saturday as scattered showers and thunderstorms become more likely, while Sunday and Monday stay mostly sunny with highs near 93.
The weekend pattern looks hot and increasingly humid, with heat index values potentially reaching triple digits in parts of the Mid-South. Memphis currently has no weather alerts posted, but residents planning outdoor activities should keep water, shade and flexible timing in mind as the warmer stretch builds.
For the latest local forecast details, see the National Weather Service Memphis office.
