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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A brief cool-down is in store today before a warming trend kicks into gear for the holiday weekend. It will be sunny and warm today with seasonal temps near 90 — just not as humid!

We cannot rule out a strong storm with gusty winds, but heavy rain will be the main threat from storms on Tuesday. Highs will be near 80, yet it will still feel muggy.

Of those, 6-10 are forecast to become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3-5 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher).