Memphis is bracing for unpredictable spring weather, with the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasting a mix of storms and sunshine in the week ahead. As of Monday morning, the city sits beneath an overcast sky at 68°F, with a sticky humidity level of 84%, conditions ripe for thunderous afternoons.

Today promises to quickly offer up showers and thunderstorms, likely to occur before 4 pm, followed by more rain and possible thunderstorms between 4 pm and 5 pm, then again more likely storms after 5 pm. Residents should expect to possibly dodge gusts of wind up to 25 mph, as well as prepare for new rainfall amounts ranging from a half to three-quarters of an inch, as indicated by the NWS report.

As the sun sets, the storms are forecasted to persist mainly before 11 pm, with temperatures only dropping slightly to a low of around 61°F. The reprieve from the rain will be brief, with calm winds transitioning into Tuesday's more promising outlook. The forecast suggests a clearing through mid-morning, giving way to a high near 81°F and light north-northeast winds.

Come Wednesday, it’s expected to completely clear up, offering a sunny day with highs soaring to 86°F. However, this ideal weather won't last long, as Thursday seems set to reintroduce a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 pm, despite mostly sunny skies and high temperatures near 84°F. The NWS anticipates these conditions will be maintained through the end of the week, with Friday likely to bring showers and possibly a thunderstorm again.

The weekend forecast does seem to mix things up a bit. There's a decent chance for showers on Saturday, but the sun should still make an appearance. Temperatures are expected to flutter around the high 70s. As Sunday rolls in, there are chances of showers and thunderstorms amid partly sunny conditions and a high near 81°F, rounding out a pattern that is at once vexing and familiar to the residents of Memphis.