Memphis is starting Sunday, August 23, near 74 degrees with muggy air and mostly sunny skies ahead. Temperatures are expected to climb to about 92 degrees this afternoon, with a light northeast breeze and almost no chance of rain.
Sunday Stays Sunny Before A Cooler Monday
Sunday night should be partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 71 degrees. Rain chances remain low at about 10%, and any new rainfall should stay below a tenth of an inch.
Monday brings a brief break from the heat, with a chance of showers before noon, mostly cloudy skies and a high near 87 degrees. The National Weather Service says the cooldown will be short-lived as storm chances increase Monday night.
Storm Chances Linger Through Wednesday
Monday night carries a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with possible rainfall between a quarter-inch and half an inch. Tuesday keeps that same 40% storm chance from the overnight hours into early afternoon before skies turn mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday remains unsettled, with another 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high near 92 degrees. Forecasters expect above-normal temperatures across the Mid-South through most of the week, while storm chances stay elevated through at least midweek.
Sunny And Hot Again By The Weekend
Thursday could start with a slight chance of showers before 7 a.m., then turn mostly sunny with a high near 92. Friday looks sunny and warm near 92 degrees, while Saturday may reach 93 under mostly sunny skies.
Overnight lows will generally stay in the low 70s through Saturday, offering only a modest break from the daytime heat. For outdoor plans, Sunday looks like the driest bet, while Monday night through Wednesday brings the best chance of needing a backup plan.
