Memphians can look forward to a week of mixed bag weather, according to the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service. The city is set to experience a blend of sunny skies, potential showers, and a possibility of thunderstorms as the week progresses. Starting today with a pleasant high near 75 degrees and a north wind around 10 mph, locals can enjoy the clear skies and moderate temperatures that are on tap.
However, the serene weather isn't slated to last throughout the weekend. The NWS reports that tonight will remain mostly clear with a low around 56, the north wind shifting west southwest after midnight. But as the sun sets on Saturday night, the region is due to see partly cloudy conditions, while Sunday night introduces a 20 percent chance of showers post 1am under mostly cloudy skies, with temperatures hovering around 63 degrees.
It's a different story come Monday, where showers and the potential for a thunderstorm rear its head, and the mercury hits a high near 76. A steady south southeast wind at 10 to 15 mph will accompany the 80% chance of precipitation. And that's not all – Monday night continues the trend with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, followed by occasional chances of thunderstorms later in the night.
The following days promise a continuation of unsettled weather. "Tuesday sees a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm," according to the NWS. With a 60 percent chance of rain and a high near 78, those outdoor plans might need a rain check. For more specific details, Memphians can find the full forecast at the National Weather Service website.
By Wednesday, the trend of scattered showers continues, albeit with a lower likelihood, as the forecast shows a 20 percent chance of rain. Looking onward to Thursday, the possibility of rainfall increases with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Despite the intermittent precipitation, temperatures will generally remain warm, with Wednesday and Thursday experiencing highs around 83 and 80 degrees respectively.
