Tennessee starts the morning under thick clouds as damp air clings to streets and rooftops across the Mid-South. Occasional rumbles echo early, and wet pavement reflects headlights, a clear sign conditions are changing fast as winter pushes back in.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, scattered showers and thunderstorms move through at times today, mainly during the morning and midday hours. Rain coverage stays spotty, but brief downpours can still create slick stretches along I-40, I-55, and surface streets during busy travel periods. Winds remain modest, though shifting directions signal colder air on the way.
Temperatures hold near the low 60s early, then slide steadily by evening as clouds linger. Rain tapers later, but the cooldown doesn’t stop. Saturday brings a cooler, more stable pattern, with highs struggling to reach the mid-50s despite occasional breaks of sun. The air feels noticeably brisk, especially in shaded areas.
By Sunday, winter becomes the headline. Sunshine returns, but highs top out in the low 40s. Once the sun drops, temperatures fall quickly. Early Monday morning lows dip into the upper 20s across Memphis and surrounding suburbs. Any lingering moisture from recent rain could freeze, creating isolated slick spots on bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads.
Drivers should stay alert during colder mornings and reduce speed where pavement looks dark or damp. Keep a jacket handy this weekend, even during daytime plans. Meteorologists are monitoring quieter conditions into early next week, with dry weather holding for now.
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Five-Day Weather Outlook for Memphis, Tennessee
• Today: Chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 63.
• Saturday: Cooler, partly sunny. High near 54.
• Sunday: Sunny and colder. High near 43.
• Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Low near 28.
• Monday: Sunny and cold. High near 49, low near 36.
