Memphis residents should prepare for another sweltering August Sunday as temperatures climb near 91° before rain chances return by midweek. Heat will dominate much of West Tennessee, with Interstate 40 drivers urged to use caution during the hottest hours of the afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, Sunday will stay sunny with highs in the low 90s and light north winds. Sunday night will bring relief with lows dipping near 63°. The cooler overnight temperatures offer a brief break before changes arrive.
By Monday, skies remain mostly sunny with highs around 84°, but clouds will begin to build by nightfall. Tuesday introduces a 20 percent chance of showers, with the best window for rain coming Tuesday evening. While totals are expected to remain light, the shift marks the start of a cooling trend that will bring mid to upper 70s for daytime highs.
Memphis-area residents should keep water handy during Sunday’s heat and limit outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours. Those traveling along I-40 and surrounding highways should stay alert for slowing traffic and possible vehicle overheating issues.
Looking further ahead, showers could linger into Thursday and Friday, with occasional thunderstorms possible. The midweek rain chance offers some relief from the August heat but also the potential for slick road conditions.
Residents are encouraged to monitor forecasts as the week develops. Any updates to advisories or rainfall expectations will be shared by local officials.
Five Day Forecast for Memphis, TN
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 91°, low 63°
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 84°, low 64°
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, 20% chance of showers, high 78°, low 59°
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 82°, low 60°
- Thursday: Partly sunny with scattered showers, high 83°
