MEMPHIS, TN – A quiet start to Saturday won’t last long. Clouds are thickening across the Mid-South this morning, setting the stage for a round of soaking rain and a few rumbles of thunder later tonight. Streets will turn slick, drains may back up in heavier bursts, and those heading out late should prepare for reduced visibility in steady downpours.
The National Weather Service in Memphis reports an 80% chance of rain late Saturday into early Sunday, with rainfall totals between a quarter and one inch likely. Winds will strengthen from the east at 10 to 15 mph, gusting near 20 mph as the system passes. While severe weather is not expected, localized heavy rain could slow travel along I-40, I-55, and I-69 through early Sunday.
Sunday remains unsettled, with a 90% chance of showers and a few thunderstorms as a warm front lingers. Highs will reach the lower 80s, but muggy air will make it feel warmer. By late afternoon, storms taper off as drier air edges in from the west.
Monday brings a welcome shift — partly cloudy skies, highs near 68°F, and only a slight rain chance early in the day. The rest of the week trends mild and seasonable, with highs in the 60s and scattered showers possible Tuesday into Wednesday.
It’s a classic late-October pattern: warm, stormy air giving way to calmer, cooler breezes — just in time for Halloween preparations.
Five-Day Outlook for Memphis, TN:
Sat: 77/57 – Increasing clouds; rain late.
Sun: 83/57 – Rain, thunder possible.
Mon: 68/55 – Mostly cloudy; spotty shower early.
Tue: 67/49 – Partly sunny; chance of showers.
Wed: 57/45 – Cooler, scattered rain.
