This week, Memphis weather forecasts are predicting an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, some severe, predicted to mar the night. According to the National Weather Service, the storms tonight could bring about heavy rainfall, possibly accumulating between 1 and 2 inches. Commuters are to brace themselves for potential disruptions as the skies open up before 4 am, and then likely continue to rumble with possible thunderstorms between 4 am and 5 am, followed again by chances of showers and thunderstorms after 5 am.

With the mercury poised to hit highs near 84 degrees today, the humidity stands at a stifling 85%. The fusion of high temperatures and moisture-laden air is a petri dish for the swelling storm clouds. Winds from the south-southwest at 10 to 15 mph are expected, possibly reaching gusts of as high as 25 mph.

Looking ahead, the forecast offers a brief respite with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms clearing before 7 am Thursday. The sun returns, heralding temperatures climbing to the low 80s. North winds usher in cooler air Thursday night, leading to more moderate temperatures on Friday. Sunny skies with a high near 73 and north winds at 10 to 15 mph provide a stark contrast to the start of the week.

As the weekend approaches, residents can expect a welcomed stretch of pleasant weather. Saturday should bring plenty of sunshine and a high near 77, while Sunday's forecasts promise mostly sunny conditions with the high creeping up near 80 degrees. However, by Sunday night, the chance of showers creeps back in, threatening the tranquility of the weekend's close. The weather pendulum swings back to uncertainty with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Monday and maintaining a similar pattern into Tuesday.