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Tennessee-Mississippi Weather Alert: 31° Lows Nov. 12-16
Tennessee — Sunshine may make the Mid South feel comfortable Thursday afternoon, but a sharp temperature drop is approaching. Memphis could fall from 63 degrees to just 31 degrees by early Saturday, b
By Evan Cross · 2026-11-12T10:41:15.108Z
Tennessee — Sunshine may make the Mid South feel comfortable Thursday afternoon, but a sharp temperature drop is approaching. Memphis could fall from 63 degrees to just 31 degrees by early Saturday, bringing freezing conditions to parts of the Tennessee Mississippi Arkansas region.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, Thursday brings sunny skies and a high near 63 degrees. Northwest winds around 5 to 15 mph will accompany the arrival of cooler air.
The most noticeable change comes Friday night, when temperatures could fall below freezing for the first time in this five day outlook.
Temperatures Could Drop 32 Degrees Before Saturday Thursday afternoon offers relatively mild conditions, with sunshine and temperatures climbing into the lower 60s.
However, skies remain mostly clear Thursday night as temperatures fall near 37 degrees.
Friday, November 13, brings another sunny day, but temperatures only reach approximately 51 degrees.
Northwest winds around 5 to 10 mph will keep the air feeling noticeably cooler.
By Friday night, temperatures could fall to 31 degrees.
That represents a 32 degree difference from Thursday's expected high.
For residents across Shelby County, northern Mississippi and eastern Arkansas, the colder conditions could affect early weekend activities.
Drivers traveling Interstate 40, Interstate 55 and Interstate 240 should watch for isolated slick spots where moisture remains on exposed surfaces.
The forecast does not indicate widespread icy travel, but freezing temperatures warrant attention on bridges and untreated pavement.
Saturday Brings Sunshine, but Cold Air Remains Saturday, November 14, offers another bright day.
Sunny skies should help temperatures reach approximately 51 degrees, with light northeast winds.
However, temperatures fall near 33 degrees Saturday night.
That keeps the region close to freezing, especially in colder outlying communities.
Residents should consider protecting sensitive plants and checking outdoor water sources.
The dry weather also provides a useful opportunity to finish leaf cleanup and secure outdoor decorations before Thanksgiving.
Sunday and Monday Bring a Gradual Warmup Sunday, November 15, continues the improving trend.
Mostly sunny skies should help temperatures reach approximately 54 degrees, with light east winds.
Sunday night temperatures fall near 37 degrees.
Monday brings another mostly sunny day, with a high around 54 degrees.
Temperatures drop near 34 degrees Monday night, keeping mornings chilly even as afternoons become more comfortable.
What About Snow Before Thanksgiving? The NOAA Weather Prediction Center reports that polar air is spreading across the eastern United States.
Below freezing temperatures are expected to reach portions of the Deep South by Saturday morning.
For Memphis, the supplied local forecast does not indicate snow or accumulating winter precipitation through Wednesday.
Instead, the primary concern remains Friday night's near freezing temperatures.
Residents should continue monitoring updated weather information as Thanksgiving approaches, but no local snowstorm is currently established.