Memphis, Tennessee, experienced a delightful day marked by sunny skies and comfortable temperatures in the 60s; however, significant changes are on the horizon. A cold front is expected to move through tonight, bringing rain and a substantial drop in temperatures as the region heads into the latter part of the week. A second cold front is anticipated on Friday, which will result in chilly days and cold nights continuing through the weekend and into the following week.
Tonight, residents can expect increasing cloud cover with rain arriving after midnight. Winds will be from the southwest at speeds of 5 to 15 mph, with overnight lows dipping into the low to mid-40s.
Wednesday will start with early morning rain, which will gradually clear up during the day. Highs are predicted to reach the low to mid-50s, with northwest winds similar to those of the previous night. As evening sets in, the temperatures will plummet to the mid-20s under mostly clear skies.
Looking at the rest of the week, Thursday is forecasted to be mostly sunny but cold, with afternoon temperatures only reaching the mid to upper 30s and overnight lows near 30 degrees. On Friday, the weather will be mostly cloudy, with highs hitting the lower 50s and overnight lows again around 30.
The weekend is set to bring mostly cloudy skies on Saturday, with high temperatures in the lower 40s and overnight lows dropping close to 20 degrees. Sunday will see partly cloudy conditions, with afternoon highs near 40 and lows settling in the mid-20s.
Stay updated with local weather forecasts as the Mid-South navigates these shifts in weather, allowing residents to prepare for the colder days ahead.