Memphis, Tenn. – Drivers across western Tennessee should brace for dangerous heat and potential storms as early as midday Thursday, July 10. Memphis faces a heat index near 102° and a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., raising the risk of flash flooding and slowdowns on major routes like I-240.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, showers could begin as early as late morning, intensifying by the afternoon. Southwest winds around 5 mph won’t provide much relief as humidity builds. Rainfall amounts are expected to stay below a tenth of an inch — unless thunderstorms develop, in which case heavier downpours are possible.
Friday brings another round of unsettled summer weather, with a 50% chance of storms and a high of 93°. Scattered thunderstorms may return Friday night, though only a 20% chance remains. Heat holds steady into Saturday, when sunny skies early will give way to a 50% chance of afternoon storms. Highs will peak near 94°.
Storm chances linger into Sunday and Monday, with both days showing a 50% likelihood of afternoon storms and highs in the low to mid-90s. Partly cloudy nights may offer little cooling, with lows remaining in the mid-70s.
