us national weather service memphis tennessee

September was the hottest on record across much of the Mid-South, the National Weather Service office in Memphis said.

An approaching cold front will bring a chance of weekend showers and thunderstorms, followed by cooler, more seasonable temperatures next week.

Well above-normal temperatures end after today and tomorrow for at least the next week, with weekend showers and thunderstorms returning.

September is expected to end with lower-90s temperatures and rising humidity before cooler weather arrives this weekend and next week.

Widespread rain and bouts of heavy rainfall are anticipated Friday through Sunday, potentially affecting weekend outdoor activities.

Rain chances are expected to return by this weekend, with forecast rainfall totals between 1.0 and 2.0 inches through Monday.

Low humidity and dry fuels will lead to elevated fire danger today, the National Weather Service said.

Elevated fire danger is expected today from noon to 7 p.m. Low humidity, winds and dry fuels could allow grass fires to spread quickly.

Low humidity is expected through Tuesday, bringing elevated fire danger before moisture gradually returns by late week.

The National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee asked whether readers have an emergency kit ready for inclement weather and said now is the time to make one.