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Memphis, TN Halloween Forecast: Showers Increase Overnight
Memphis, TN – Halloween celebrations across the Mid South could turn increasingly wet Saturday evening, October 31, as scattered rain showers develop across western Tennessee, northern Mississippi and
By Cole Barrett · 2026-10-31T19:49:26.769Z
Memphis, TN – Halloween celebrations across the Mid South could turn increasingly wet Saturday evening, October 31, as scattered rain showers develop across western Tennessee, northern Mississippi and eastern Arkansas before becoming more widespread overnight.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, isolated to scattered light rain showers will gradually increase in coverage through the evening. Rainfall amounts are expected to remain light during the early evening, but rain chances will rise considerably after sunset.
In Memphis, precipitation probabilities are forecast at just 15% around 5 p.m., increasing to 40% by 7 p.m. and 55% by 9 p.m.
By 10 p.m., rain chances reach 70%, remaining at that level through 11 p.m.
Other communities across western Tennessee face similar conditions.
Jackson could see rain probabilities reach 75% by 7 p.m., while Bolivar and Covington are forecast to reach 80% by 11 p.m.
Dyersburg could experience a 70% chance of rain late Saturday evening.
Across northern Mississippi, Tupelo faces increasing rain chances throughout the evening, reaching 70% by 11 p.m.
Holly Springs could see probabilities climb to 75%, while Oxford reaches approximately 60%.
In eastern Arkansas, Jonesboro could experience a 75% chance of rain by 10 p.m., while Forrest City reaches 55% late Saturday.
Temperatures across the region will remain relatively mild, beginning in the lower to middle 70s before cooling into the 60s after sunset.
Families planning Halloween activities should prepare for possible showers, particularly during the later evening hours.
Although early rainfall is expected to remain light, wet pavement and reduced visibility could affect nighttime travel.
The National Weather Service expects rainfall coverage to continue increasing overnight as the weather system spreads across the Mid South.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts as the timing and coverage of showers may vary by community.