Friday will bring warm, muggy conditions, with overnight or morning thunderstorms possible. Temperatures will be marginally cooler than the prior day, and some areas could exceed a 105-degree heat index.
Storms Arrive After Lunch
Thunderstorms are possible Friday morning and afternoon, with storms potentially producing heavy rainfall, localized flash flooding, and gusty or potentially damaging winds.
Storm chances continue into Friday evening and overnight, with the possibility of additional showers and thunderstorms through early Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Skies should be partly cloudy, and the low is expected to be in the lower 70s.
Heat Rebounds This Weekend
How Unusual Is the Heat?
For historical context, according to National Weather Service Memphis climate records, the city's record high is 108 degrees, set on July 13, 1980. The National Weather Service Memphis Weather Forecast Office says Memphis typically reaches 100 degrees for the first time around July 19 and for the last time around Aug. 10.
Saturday temperatures will rise above 95 degrees for the vast majority of the region, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible in portions of north Mississippi and west Tennessee. Drier weather is expected Sunday into next week, with above-normal warmth continuing Sunday and Monday.
Friday outdoor plans may need flexibility, especially during the afternoon storm window. Anyone caught outside during lightning should move indoors, while the combination of heat and humidity calls for water, shade and regular breaks even after storms pass.
