Late Summer Heat Wave Hits Memphis with Upper 90s Temperatures
Late Summer Heat Wave Hits Memphis with Upper 90s Temperatures
US · Published Aug 31, 2026
• Memphis, Tennessee, is experiencing a late summer heat wave as August transitions into September
• High temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s °F (36-37 °C) each afternoon through the weekend, accompanied by mostly sunny skies. Overnight lows will remain warm, falling to the upper 70s °F (25-26 °C). Humidity levels are gradually increasing, bringing muggy conditions later in the week. Rain chances are minimal, with only isolated showers or storms possible toward the weekend. High pressure over the region is maintaining the dry and sunny weather while steering a tropical low in the northern Gulf of Mexico westward into Texas, avoiding any local impact.

Impact & Risks

The prolonged heat and dry conditions could lead to rapidly developing drought across the Mid-South region. Residents should be cautious of heat-related illnesses, especially during peak afternoon hours. The lack of significant rainfall may also stress local vegetation and water resources. While the tropical low in the Gulf is unlikely to affect Memphis directly, its development into Tropical Storm Edouard could impact other areas.

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