Memphis weather: Rainy forecast for Memphis in May, barbecue contest
Memphis in May's barbecue contest and the new SmokeSlam barbecue contest are both set to start this week in two different parts of the city.
Memphis in May will be held at Liberty Park from Wednesday, May 15, to Saturday, May 18. SmokeSlam will be on Riverside Drive from Thursday, May 16, to Saturday, May 18.
As many Memphians know, April showers typically roll over into May, and this year is no exception according to the National Weather Service. It may be a good idea to pack an extra pair of rainboots or two, because this year looks like it will be a mud fest.
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Rain, rain go away
Rain is expected to move into the Mid-South on Thursday and hang around for a few days. It is likely that by the time most people are getting to the festival on Friday and Saturday that the rain could have turned the parks into mud.
"Rain and thunderstorms return to all of the Mid-South late Thursday and will continue Friday and likely Saturday," The forecaster's discussion from the weather service said.
According to the daily weather forecast, Friday will have the most rain of the weekend. Friday is expected to get between a quarter and a half of an inch of rain.
Here's a weather look through the end of the workweek:
Today: Mostly dry😎
Thurs: Shower and thunderstorm chances increase heading into the afternoon⛈️
Friday: A few strong to severe thunderstorms could be capable of producing damaging winds and hail⚠️
Stay tuned for updates! ☔️ pic.twitter.com/IEkK8ufxTD— NWS Memphis (@NWSMemphis) May 15, 2024
Weather for Memphis barbecue festivals
Wednesday will have a high of 79 degrees and a low near 62 degrees. Skies will be mostly sunny during the day and mostly clear at night.
Thursday will see a high of 86 degrees and a low near 66 degrees. There is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly before 1 a.m.
Friday will have a high of 78 degrees and a low of 64 degrees. There is an 80% chance of showers during the day and a 40% chance of showers before 1 a.m.
Saturday will see a high near 82 degrees and a low near 65 degrees. There is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms for the day.
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis weather: Rainy forecast for Memphis in May, barbecue contest
