Memphis is getting one more blast of summer Thursday, with clear skies early and temperatures climbing from the low 70s to a high near 93 degrees. The heat breaks Friday as showers and thunderstorms move in, setting up a much cooler and wetter weekend across the city.
Thursday Stays Hot And Mostly Dry
Thursday will be mostly sunny, with south winds around 5 to 10 mph and almost no chance of rain during the day. Overnight temperatures will remain mild near 73 degrees, although clouds will increase ahead of the next weather system.
The National Weather Service says the main pattern change arrives Friday, after a stretch of above-normal temperatures across the Mid-South. No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for the Memphis area.
Storms Arrive Friday And Linger Into Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms could develop before 7 a.m. Friday, followed by a much better chance of rain through the day. Friday's high should reach only about 81 degrees, with temperatures falling into the upper 70s during the afternoon as clouds and rain take over.
Rain chances remain high Friday night, when showers are expected to continue and temperatures drop to around 65 degrees. Forecast rainfall for Friday and Friday night is roughly a quarter to half an inch, so commuters and anyone with outdoor plans should be ready for wet roads and occasional downpours.
Cooler, Sunnier Weather Returns Next Week
Saturday stays mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and a high near 76 degrees. Sunday brings another chance of rain, but conditions should gradually improve, with partly sunny skies and a high near 76.
The forecast turns noticeably calmer Monday, when Memphis should see sunshine and a high near 78 degrees. Tuesday looks similarly sunny, and Wednesday is expected to reach about 81 degrees as the early-October cool-down settles in.
