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Memphis, TN Weather: 79° Midweek, Thunderstorms by Halloween
Memphis, TN – Halloween weekend plans across the Memphis metropolitan area could face interruptions as showers and thunderstorms return Saturday, October 31, following several days of warm, mostly dry
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-10-26T10:14:13.211Z
Memphis, TN – Halloween weekend plans across the Memphis metropolitan area could face interruptions as showers and thunderstorms return Saturday, October 31, following several days of warm, mostly dry weather. Rain chances are expected to increase Saturday night, potentially affecting outdoor celebrations and evening activities.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, temperatures will remain above 75 degrees throughout much of the week before unsettled weather develops heading into Halloween weekend.
Monday, October 26, brings mostly cloudy skies and afternoon highs near 75 degrees. East southeast winds around 5 mph are expected, with overnight temperatures falling to approximately 51 degrees.
Tuesday, October 27, starts mostly sunny before clouds increase during the afternoon. Temperatures should reach 76 degrees, followed by mostly cloudy skies and overnight lows near 53 degrees.
Wednesday, October 28, begins a warmer stretch , with sunshine and highs approaching 79 degrees. Clear skies are expected Wednesday night, with temperatures falling to around 55 degrees.
Thursday, October 29, continues the sunny pattern, with another afternoon high near 79 degrees. Southeast winds around 5 mph are expected.
Friday, October 30, brings partly sunny skies and temperatures near 78 degrees. However, conditions begin changing Friday night, when a 20% chance of showers develops after 1 a.m.
Halloween Saturday brings the greatest concern for outdoor plans.
The National Weather Service forecasts a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday, with mostly cloudy skies and highs near 76 degrees.
Rain chances increase to 60% Saturday night, when showers become likely and thunderstorms remain possible. Overnight temperatures should stay near 61 degrees.
By Sunday, November 1, precipitation chances decrease to 40%, with partly sunny skies and highs near 78 degrees.
Residents across Memphis, Shelby County and surrounding Mid South communities should monitor updated forecasts as Halloween approaches, particularly for changes in thunderstorm timing and Saturday evening rain chances.
The forecast does not currently indicate that severe thunderstorms are expected.