Memphis, Tennessee – A warm and dry start to the workweek is expected across the Mid-South, with temperatures climbing well above normal before rain chances return by midweek and cooler air settles in toward the end of the week.
According to the U.S. National Weather Service in Memphis, high temperatures today and Tuesday will reach the upper 60s to low 70s across much of western Tennessee, north Mississippi, and eastern Arkansas. In Memphis, highs near 70 degrees are forecast, providing favorable travel conditions along Interstate 40, I-55, and I-240.
Similar warmth is expected across the region, including Jackson, Tupelo, Jonesboro, and Oxford, where afternoon highs may briefly exceed 70 degrees. These temperatures are well above seasonal averages for early February and will support dry road conditions through at least Tuesday.
The pattern begins to shift Wednesday as rain chances increase across the Mid-South. While widespread heavy rainfall is not currently expected, scattered showers could impact travel during the day, particularly along major corridors such as I-40 through Memphis, I-22 near Tupelo, and U.S. 51 north toward Dyersburg.
As showers move in midweek, temperatures will trend downward. Highs are expected to fall back into the 50s by Thursday and Friday, closer to seasonal norms. Overnight lows will also cool, though no significant cold outbreak is anticipated at this time.
Commuters, students, and young workers should plan for changing conditions midweek, especially during the Wednesday commute when rain may slow traffic and reduce visibility. While no severe weather is indicated, wet roads could still impact travel timing.
Forecasters note that temperatures will remain near to slightly below normal by the end of the week, with generally quiet conditions returning after midweek rainfall. Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts for any changes in rain timing or coverage as the week progresses.
