News Summary
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Memphis braces for severe weather, including rain and thunderstorms. Meteorologists predict a 40% chance of precipitation affecting outdoor plans throughout the holiday. Warm temperatures are expected, with highs in the 80s and decreasing temperatures at night. On Memorial Day, expect mostly cloudy skies and additional chances of rain. Authorities advise residents to stay updated on the changing weather conditions and consider indoor activities to avoid disruptions to their holiday plans.
Severe Weather Patterns Expected Over Memorial Day Weekend in Memphis
Memphis is bracing for severe weather patterns as the Memorial Day weekend approaches, with forecasts indicating rain and thunderstorms throughout the holiday. Meteorologists predict a substantial chance of precipitation coupled with warm temperatures across the Mid-South, affecting many outdoor plans.
The weather for Memorial Day weekend, which falls on May 26, shows a significant potential for rain. The overall chance of rain during the weekend is projected to hover around 40%. On the weekend’s opening day, Saturday, May 24, conditions are expected to be mostly cloudy in the morning, transitioning to partly sunny skies by the afternoon with a 40% chance of rain. Highs are anticipated to reach about 80°F.
As evening approaches on May 24, clouds will increase, and there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Overnight lows are expected to settle around 70°F with a 30% chance of rain. Sunday, May 25, is forecasted to be partly sunny, but rain will likely return, with a 60% chance of showers in the morning and afternoon. Daytime highs could hit the mid-80s, contributing to a humid atmosphere.
Evening conditions on May 25 are expected to turn rainy, with thunderstorms possible, leading to low temperatures in the mid-60s and a staggering 70% chance of rain.
On Memorial Day itself, Monday, May 26, the weather report indicates mostly cloudy skies with a 50% chance of rain, along with slight chances of thunderstorms. Highs will be in the upper 70s, and night temperatures are projected to drop to the upper 50s. There will be a less significant 20% chance of rain overnight, offering a small window of relief for evening outdoor activities.
This weather forecast is particularly noteworthy as meteorologists warn of recovering severe weather patterns. According to the Severe Weather Center 13, this forecast reflects a trend towards warmer and wetter conditions as the spring severe weather season continues. The patterns forecasted for the weekend suggest a mixture of moisture-laden storms becoming commonplace as temperatures rise and storms start to form more frequently.
On Friday, May 23, the weather in Memphis will offer a fleeting moment of pleasant conditions, with partly to mostly sunny weather before showers return in the evening. The high temperature is expected to reach 77°F, and winds will blow from the east-northeast at 5 to 10 mph. As evening progresses, the probability of rain rises significantly, with a measured chance of 60%.
Overall, the combination of warm temperatures and forecasted rain could prompt many residents to alter their Memorial Day plans. Authorities advise individuals to stay updated on the weather as conditions may change rapidly and to consider indoor activities as much of the weekend will be impacted by showers and possible thunderstorms.
As the weekend nears, residents of Memphis should be prepared for varying weather conditions that may affect traditional holiday gatherings and events.
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