Memphis, TN – A round of potentially stormy weather is headed for Memphis, with rain and thunder expected to begin after 1 a.m. Saturday. Commuters, especially those traveling on I-240 and I-55, should prepare for slick roads and reduced visibility into early Saturday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, the chance of precipitation spikes to 80% late Friday night, with thunderstorms possible through early Saturday. Gusts may reach up to 25 mph, especially during isolated storms. New rainfall amounts could total between a quarter and half an inch.
Friday will start mild with a high near 80°F and increasing clouds throughout the afternoon. As winds pick up from the south, conditions will feel muggy ahead of the approaching system.
Saturday’s high will be near 72°F, with continued rain and a chance of thunderstorms lingering through the evening. Saturday night remains humid, with more showers possible after 1 a.m.
The active pattern continues into Sunday. Expect scattered thunderstorms and highs around 80°F. Wind gusts may again reach 25 mph, particularly in exposed areas.
Looking ahead:
- Monday: Partly cloudy, high near 66°F.
- Tuesday: Showers likely, 30% chance, high of 60°F.
- Wednesday: 50% chance of thunderstorms, highs near 80°F.
