Memphis is starting Tuesday under mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-70s, but the clouds will give way to mostly sunny conditions and a high near 94 degrees. The heat index could reach 102, making this another day to treat the afternoon like a serious summer workout.
Ozone Alert Covers Memphis Tuesday
A Code Orange ozone forecast is in effect through 5:30 p.m., meaning air quality could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, according to the National Weather Service. Children, active adults and people with respiratory conditions such as asthma are advised to limit prolonged outdoor exertion, especially during the hottest part of the day.
Storm Chances Build Overnight And Wednesday
Rain chances increase Tuesday night, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms from the evening into the overnight hours and a low near 75. Wednesday brings a 50% chance of storms before 4 p.m., a high near 95 and heat-index values as high as 103.
Some storms Wednesday afternoon and evening could become severe, with damaging winds the main concern and large hail or flash flooding also possible, the NWS Memphis forecast discussion says. Thursday may begin with showers before shifting to mostly sunny skies, though a slight storm chance remains and the high should reach 93.
Hotter And Drier Stretch Arrives This Weekend
Friday looks sunny with a high near 92, followed by 94 on Saturday and 96 on Sunday. Monday could reach 97 under sunny skies, while overnight lows remain mostly in the low to upper 70s.
For Tuesday, the safest outdoor window is early or later in the evening, when temperatures and ozone levels are generally less punishing. Keep water nearby, take breaks from the heat and check conditions again before heading out Wednesday, when thunderstorms could bring a few abrupt changes to the day.
