Memphis, Tennessee – A pronounced warming trend is set to take hold across the Mid-South this week, with temperatures climbing well above normal and nearing record levels by midweek before rain chances return later in the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, above-normal temperatures will return beginning Tuesday, with afternoon highs reaching the upper 60s and lower 70s across much of West Tennessee, North Mississippi, and eastern Arkansas. This warmth follows a cooler start to the week and will feel more like early spring than early January.
Memphis, Jackson, and Oxford are expected to see highs pushing into the upper 60s by Tuesday, while areas farther south, including Tupelo and Corinth, may approach the low 70s. Overnight lows will remain mild, limiting any cold-related concerns and supporting the extended warm stretch through at least Thursday.
Dry weather will dominate early in the week, providing favorable conditions for travel, outdoor work, and school activities. By late week, a cold front moving through the region will bring increasing rain chances, potentially impacting Friday plans. No severe weather is expected at this time, but wet roads could affect travel during periods of rain.
Temperatures are expected to cool slightly behind the late-week system, though readings should remain near or above seasonal averages. Additional updates are expected as rain timing becomes clearer later in the week.
