Memphis, TN – Skies are calm and gray over the Mid-South this Friday morning, but the atmosphere won’t stay quiet for long. After a mild, partly sunny day with highs near 73°F, clouds begin thickening late Friday as a broad fall storm system approaches from the west.
By Saturday afternoon, a few scattered showers develop, followed by a growing risk for thunderstorms after dark. Winds from the southeast increase through the evening, feeding moisture into the region and setting up a wet, breezy Saturday night across west Tennessee, eastern Arkansas, and north Mississippi.
The National Weather Service in Memphis calls for a 60–80% chance of rain Saturday night through early Sunday, with localized downpours possible. While the risk of severe storms remains low, gusty winds and brief heavy rain could make for slick travel along I-40, I-55, and I-22.
Sunday brings scattered showers through midday before gradual drying late in the day. Expect highs near 65°F, followed by a noticeably cooler feel Sunday night as winds shift north.
By Monday, sunshine returns with highs in the upper 60s, offering a calmer start to the week. The dry pattern looks short-lived, however — another chance of rain builds by Tuesday night into Wednesday.
For now, fall warmth is fading fast, and the Mid-South’s first stretch of true autumn weather looks likely to settle in by Halloween week. Trick-or-treaters could be in for cooler, drier air next Friday — a seasonal reminder that November is knocking.
