Memphis is starting Monday hot and sticky, with temperatures already in the mid-80s under mostly cloudy skies. The afternoon forecast calls for a high near 98 degrees, while the heat index could reach 111, turning routine outdoor plans into a serious heat-safety calculation.
An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect for the Memphis area through 8 p.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Skies should stay sunny for most of the day, west winds will run around 5 to 10 mph, and rain chances will remain low.
Monday Night Offers Little Relief
Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 75 degrees. The air may feel closer to 106 in the evening, so temperatures will ease only gradually after sunset and air conditioning will remain welcome.
Tuesday And Wednesday Stay Dangerous
Tuesday brings another mostly sunny day with a high near 97 and heat-index values as high as 103. Wednesday could be the peak of this stretch, with sunshine and a high near 101, even as winds remain light.
Storm Chances Arrive Thursday
A better chance for showers and thunderstorms arrives Thursday, mainly after 7 a.m., with a 40% chance of rain and a high near 96. Friday should be cooler at around 92 degrees, though a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms will linger.
The weekend looks more manageable by comparison, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 92 on Saturday and Sunday. Overnight lows should fall to around 72 degrees, offering Memphis a modest break from the week’s oppressive heat.
Heat Safety Matters
Residents should drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned spaces when possible, avoid prolonged time in direct sun, and check on older relatives, neighbors, and anyone especially vulnerable to heat. Outdoor workers, athletes and people running errands should plan around the hottest afternoon hours and take frequent cooling breaks.
