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Tennessee-Arkansas Weather Alert: Memphis, TN 32° Nov 11-15
TENNESSEE — Warm November air will give way to a sharp chill across Memphis as temperatures tumble toward freezing this weekend. The city could reach 75 degrees Wednesday before readings fall to 32 de
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-11-11T11:08:01.958Z
TENNESSEE — Warm November air will give way to a sharp chill across Memphis as temperatures tumble toward freezing this weekend. The city could reach 75 degrees Wednesday before readings fall to 32 degrees Saturday morning, a striking 43 degree contrast.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, a cold front will bring cooler temperatures across Shelby County and the surrounding Mid South.
The Weather Prediction Center reports that an unusually strong surge of polar air will spread across the central and eastern United States late this week.
Wednesday Warmth Gives Way to a Colder Pattern Memphis could reach 75 degrees Wednesday, offering residents another mild November afternoon.
Mostly cloudy skies gradually become sunny as southwest winds increase to 10 15 mph.
At Memphis International Airport, temperatures were near 57 degrees during the early morning observation.
The comfortable afternoon provides an opportunity to clear fallen leaves and secure outdoor decorations before colder conditions arrive.
Temperatures fall toward 48 degrees by Thursday morning.
Thursday Brings a 14 Degree Temperature Drop Thursday's high reaches approximately 61 degrees, about 14 degrees cooler than Wednesday.
Sunny skies continue, but northwest winds of 5 15 mph reinforce the changing November weather.
Temperatures fall toward 37 degrees by Friday morning.
Residents should prepare for noticeably colder starts, especially when leaving for work or school.
Drivers traveling I 40, I 55 and I 240 should expect generally dry conditions, although colder mornings could bring isolated frost where moisture develops.
Friday Through Sunday: Near Freezing Temperatures Arrive Friday brings sunshine, but afternoon temperatures reach only 51 degrees.
The coldest conditions arrive Saturday morning, when temperatures could fall to 32 degrees.
That marks a 43 degree contrast from Wednesday's expected high.
Saturday afternoon reaches approximately 51 degrees under sunny skies.
Temperatures fall toward 34 degrees by Sunday morning before recovering to 54 degrees Sunday afternoon.
These readings could produce frost in sheltered locations and threaten sensitive plants.
Residents should consider protecting vulnerable vegetation and checking exposed outdoor plumbing.
Although the broader cold air outbreak may bring freezing conditions to parts of the South, the local Memphis forecast does not currently indicate snow.
Memphis Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 11 15 Wednesday, Nov. 11: High 75°. Decreasing clouds, becoming sunny. Low 48°. Thursday, Nov. 12: High 61°. Sunny. Northwest winds 5 15 mph. Low 37°. Friday, Nov. 13: High 51°. Sunny. Low 32°. Saturday, Nov. 14: High 51°. Sunny. Low 34°. Sunday, Nov. 15: High 54°. Mostly sunny. Low 37°, with a 20% chance of showers after midnight. Looking ahead, Monday reaches approximately 53 degrees under partly sunny skies.
Tuesday brings sunshine and temperatures near 57 degrees.
For now, Memphis residents should prepare for a sharp temperature change, with the coldest mornings arriving Friday through Sunday.
Are you ready for temperatures near freezing, or are you hoping Memphis gets another stretch of warmer November weather before Thanksgiving?