Memphis, Tennessee – West Tennessee is staring down an extended stretch of oppressive heat, with temperatures in Memphis expected to hit 94°F by Thursday and linger in the mid-90s through at least Sunday. With little to no rain and mostly calm winds, conditions will be dangerously hot — especially for those without access to air conditioning.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, high pressure over the region will lock in sunny skies and steady warming through the weekend. Memphis will warm from 92°F Wednesday to a high of 95°F Friday and Saturday, with lows only dropping to the mid-70s overnight. Heat index values could push even higher in urban areas, and no meaningful rain is expected until early next week.
Thursday: Sunny with a high near 94°F. Light northeast winds and no cloud cover will allow temperatures to spike quickly by early afternoon.
Friday – Saturday: Hot and sunny both days with highs around 95°F. Slight humidity increases will make it feel warmer. Nights remain mild but warm, in the mid-70s.
Sunday: Temperatures ease slightly to 94°F but conditions remain dry and sunny.
Monday: Similar heat continues, with a slight dip possible depending on cloud cover.
Tuesday: A small chance (20%) of thunderstorms returns — the first in over a week.
Stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity in the afternoon hours, and check on elderly neighbors or those without AC. This pattern is expected to continue until at least Tuesday, with more updates likely if heat advisories are issued.
Five Day Forecast for Memphis, TN:
Thursday: Sunny, high 94°F / low 74°F
Friday: Sunny, high 95°F / low 74°F
Saturday: Sunny, high 95°F / low 74°F
Sunday: Sunny, high 94°F / low 74°F
Monday: Sunny, high 94°F / low 75°F
