Memphis, Tenn. – Fall may be approaching, but Tennessee isn’t cooling down yet. Memphis will see 98°F heat on Friday before thunderstorms roll in by nightfall. Drivers and outdoor event organizers should prepare for lightning and heavy rain that could make Friday night travel on I-40 and local highways hazardous.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, storms are most likely after sunset Friday with a 60% chance of rain. Some storms may linger into early Saturday before conditions dry out. Rain totals could top half an inch, with gusty winds making outdoor activities risky late Friday.
Thursday brings a quieter setup with sunny skies and highs near 90°F. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low near 71°F, offering a short break before the heat surges again. Friday will be oppressive, with highs close to 100°F before clouds build late.
Saturday will start unsettled, but skies will turn partly sunny with highs near 77°F. North winds will bring relief into Sunday, when highs top out at a pleasant 83°F. Cooler nights ahead will dip into the upper 50s by early next week.
Residents should avoid unnecessary driving during Friday night storms, keep devices charged in case of outages, and reschedule outdoor events if possible. Weather conditions improve Sunday into midweek, but advisories remain possible if Friday’s storms intensify.
Five-Day Forecast for Memphis, TN
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 90°F. Low 71°F.
- Friday: Hot, high 98°F. Storms likely Friday night, low 62°F.
- Saturday: Showers early, partly sunny, high 77°F. Low 59°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 83°F. Low 57°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high 83°F. Low 57°F.
