Tennessee – Sunshine is already breaking through this morning, and temperatures are climbing fast toward the low 80s, setting up a warm and calm start before a much wetter pattern moves in.
According to the National Weather Service, Memphis will reach near 82°F today under mostly sunny skies, with light southwest winds increasing slightly through the afternoon. Conditions remain stable for now, but moisture is quietly building across the Mid-South.
Dry roads and clear visibility continue across I-40, I-55, and I-240 through today and into Thursday. Highs rise again to 83°F Thursday, though a 20% chance of isolated thunderstorms may develop after 1 p.m. These will be brief, but drivers should stay alert for sudden wet pavement.
By Friday, conditions shift more noticeably. Rain chances increase through the morning, then climb to 70% by afternoon as showers and thunderstorms become more widespread. Expect periods of reduced visibility and slick roads during peak travel hours across Memphis, West Memphis, and Southaven.
Friday night brings the highest impact window, with a 90% chance of rain and embedded thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall and lightning could slow traffic significantly along major corridors, especially near river crossings. Meteorologists are also monitoring for isolated stronger storms, though widespread severe weather is not currently expected.
Scattered storms linger into Saturday (30%) and Sunday (20%), keeping roads damp at times and outdoor plans uncertain. Keep umbrellas ready and allow extra travel time.
Five Day Outlook for Memphis, Tennessee:
Today: Sunny, high 82°F
Thursday: Slight storm chance, high 83°F
Friday: Storms likely, high 81°F
Saturday: 30% chance of storms, high 80°F
Sunday: 20% chance of storms, high 82°F
