Memphis, TN – Thunderstorms could slam into Memphis by midday Monday, bringing lightning, heavy rain, and slick roadways along I-240 and U.S. Route 78. Drivers should prepare for reduced visibility and the potential for localized street flooding through the early afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, Monday’s storm threat will build late morning and continue into early evening. Showers become likely after 10 a.m., with thunderstorms more probable by 1 p.m. Wind gusts could reach 20 mph, especially as storms push southeast. Rainfall totals are expected between a half and three-quarters of an inch, with isolated areas seeing more under stronger cells.
Southaven, Bartlett, and downtown Memphis will see the highest impacts during the Monday afternoon commute. Those heading to school pickups or errands should delay travel if possible or plan for delays. South winds will shift throughout the day, keeping humid air in place until late evening.
By Tuesday, clouds linger with another round of possible thunderstorms. However, high pressure moves in midweek, setting up a summer-like pattern with highs soaring to 87°F by Wednesday.
🔎 5-Day Forecast for Memphis, TN:
- Monday: High 75°F, heavy rain, and thunderstorms likely by afternoon.
- Tuesday: High 80°F, scattered showers and storms.
- Wednesday: Sunny and dry, high near 87°F.
- Thursday: Partly cloudy, chance of PM showers, high near 88°F.
- Friday: Slight storm chance returns, warm and humid with a high of 86°F.
