Memphis, TN – After a soggy start to the week, brighter skies are returning across western Tennessee as showers move east. Tuesday morning commuters should expect damp roads and possible slowdowns on I-240 and U.S. 78, but conditions improve quickly through the day. By Thursday, sunshine dominates as cooler, crisp air settles in—just in time for early fall events and pumpkin patch outings.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, scattered thunderstorms may develop through early Tuesday afternoon before clearing by evening. Highs near 80°F Tuesday will give way to refreshing mid-70s by Thursday. Residents planning outdoor projects or Halloween decorating can expect dry, calm conditions by midweek. Winds will shift from the southwest to the northeast, bringing lower humidity and excellent visibility for leaf-viewing drives around Shelby County and beyond.
Extended Forecast:
- Tuesday: Chance of storms early, high near 80°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 76°F, low 55°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 74°F, low 56°F.
- Friday: Clear, high 78°F, low 56°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 80°F.
