Tennessee — Early sun washes over Memphis with a soft orange haze, lighting up rooftops and glinting off the Mississippi River. The air feels crisp but warming fast, signaling another unseasonably mild November stretch. Still, subtle changes form to the west, hinting that the Mid-South may see a stormier pattern as we move toward early holiday travel.
Today stays sunny with highs near 76, and light southwest winds keep roads dry and travel smooth across I-40 and the I-55 corridor. Residents running errands, decorating early for Christmas, or clearing yards should take advantage of the bright, stable weather. By late morning the air grows warmer and slightly more humid, a setup that supports thunder potential early next week.
According to the National Weather Service Memphis office, tonight remains mostly clear with a mild low near 59 and steady southwest winds. That warmth helps fuel a return of moisture, which becomes more noticeable as we head toward Monday and Tuesday.
Saturday and Sunday look ideal—bright skies, 70s, and light breezes. It’s perfect for outdoor work, weekend sports, and early Thanksgiving travel across western Tennessee and eastern Arkansas. But to be fair, models hint at a slow shift. A deeper Gulf flow arrives Monday, bringing a 20–40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Most storms stay scattered, but brief heavy downpours could slow traffic near the river crossings during the late afternoon and evening.
Tuesday brings another round of showers, slightly stronger, and travelers should watch for wet pavement and short-lived visibility drops. Farther north, sharper temperature swings could create early-season winter hazards along national routes, a key note for long-distance Thanksgiving travelers.
Five-Day Outlook (Memphis / West Memphis):
Sat: 76/59 – Mostly sunny; breezy.
Sun: 70/50 – Sunny; cooler breeze.
Mon: 71/61 – Showers, storms possible.
Tue: 72/54 – Showers; partly sunny late.
Wed: 84/65 – Warm; more showers late.
