Memphis, TN – Sunday will bring bright sunshine and dangerous heat to the Mid-South, with highs near 94°F and heat index values pushing 101°F, offering one last fully dry day before unsettled weather returns. Light south-southeast winds will provide little relief for those spending time outdoors.
According to the National Weather Service, clouds will increase late Sunday night as humidity builds ahead of a disturbance arriving Monday. By late Monday morning, showers and thunderstorms will develop across Shelby County and much of West Tennessee, with rain chances at 40%. Any storms could bring brief heavy downpours, gusty winds, and lightning, especially along I-40 during the afternoon commute.
Monday night will turn partly cloudy before more scattered storms develop Tuesday and Wednesday, each day carrying a 20–40% chance of rain. Afternoon highs will ease slightly into the lower 90s midweek, though muggy conditions will persist.
Residents should plan outdoor activities early Sunday and stay weather-aware as the week begins. Keep devices charged and seek shelter indoors during thunderstorms. Additional updates are likely as early-week storms approach.
Five Day Forecast for Memphis, TN
- Sunday: Sunny and hot. High 94°F, low 75°F.
- Monday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10 a.m. High 94°F, low 75°F.
- Tuesday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. High 92°F, low 74°F.
- Wednesday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. High 92°F, low 75°F.
- Thursday: 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High 94°F, low 75°F.
