MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A calm, golden sunrise breaks over the Mississippi River this morning, lighting up clear skies and hinting at another stretch of unseasonably warm November weather. The Mid-South is heading into one of its most pleasant periods of the season, with sunny days, light winds, and highs reaching near 80°F before showers arrive late in the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs around 70°F, followed by a brief jump into the mid-70s Friday and Saturday. Dry conditions will continue, making for excellent travel and outdoor work across West Tennessee and North Mississippi through the end of the week. Winds will remain light and variable, with gusts up to 20 mph possible Saturday as a weak front approaches from the west.
Saturday will likely be the warmest day of the week, with highs near 77°F and plenty of sunshine. Clouds will build late Sunday as moisture increases, leading to a 20 percent chance of showers by afternoon. That rain chance climbs to 40 percent Monday and Tuesday, marking a noticeable pattern shift as colder air begins to move into the central U.S.
No severe weather is expected, but residents planning early holiday travel should keep an eye on the changing conditions early next week. Temperatures will remain mild through Sunday before falling back into the 60s by Tuesday.
For now, the city’s fall stretch offers a rare November gift — crisp mornings, bright afternoons, and a brief window to finish outdoor decorating or late yard cleanup before the next cool-down arrives.
Five-Day Forecast for Memphis, TN:
Thu: 70/55 – Mostly sunny, calm winds.
Fri: 76/58 – Sunny, light southwest breeze.
Sat: 77/58 – Sunny; gusts near 25 mph.
Sun: 73/53 – Partly cloudy; 20% chance of late showers.
Mon: 72/57 – Mostly cloudy; 40% chance of rain, turning cooler late.
