News Summary

Memphis is preparing for variable clouds and scattered thunderstorms as Memorial Day weekend approaches. Highs are expected around 74°F, alongside significant rain chances. With a likely 90% chance of rain on Memorial Day, families should prioritize safety. Current temperatures are around 65°F with 63% humidity. Experts emphasize swim education for children amid outdoor activities, given drowning risks. The upcoming week shows highs of up to 78°F, with rain possibilities continuing.

Memphis Weather Forecast for Memorial Day Weekend

Memphis is bracing for variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms as it heads into Memorial Day weekend. The temperatures are expected to peak at around 74°F, with the potential for a few severe storms. Rain chances are significant, particularly with a forecasted 50% chance of rain on Friday, increasing to 60% overnight.

As the weekend progresses, Saturday night and Monday are predicted to see showers and thunderstorms, maintaining a 60% chance of precipitation. The forecast indicates overnight lows will hover around 65-70°F. On Memorial Day itself, weather conditions are expected to include a high of 76°F and a notably high 90% chance of rain.

Current Weather Conditions

As of now, Memphis is experiencing mostly cloudy skies with current temperatures around 65°F. The humidity level is reported at 63%, along with a gentle northeast wind blowing at 7 mph. Visibility remains clear at 10 miles, but that may change as rain and thunderstorms are forecasted to persist into the following week.

Safety Warnings and Recommendations

As families prepare for outdoor activities during the holiday, experts recommend prioritizing water safety. Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4, highlighting the importance of swim education. Formal swimming lessons can significantly reduce the risk of drowning for this age group by as much as 88%.

Statistics reveal a concerning gap in swimming proficiency, as 64% of Black and brown children in the U.S. do not know how to swim. Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Murphy has been an advocate for early swimming lessons, recommending that children begin lessons as early as four months old.

Looking Ahead: Next Week’s Weather Outlook

The forecast for next week shows a potential high of 78°F on Tuesday, accompanied by a 60% chance of rain after 1 PM. Wednesday may bring slightly drier conditions, with a reduced 20% chance of rain.

With Memorial Day approaching, families in Memphis should prepare for mixed weather conditions this weekend, keeping safety a top priority while enjoying their holiday activities.

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Additional Resources

• Fox 13 Memphis: Strong Storms Blow Through the Mid-South
• Local Memphis: Heavy Thunderstorms Impacting Memorial Day Weekend
• Commercial Appeal: Memphis Memorial Day Weekend Weather
• Wikipedia: Weather
• Google Scholar: Memphis Weather