WEATHER

May 25 2026WEATHER

Rainy Memorial Day and a Week of Showers in Boston

Boston’s weather this week will be quite wet. The first day, Memorial Day, starts with fog and light showers that may last into the afternoon. Temperatures will be in the low 70s, with breezes keeping it calm. Some rain might reach a quarter of an inch in the morning, so people may stay inside. On Monday afternoon the sky will clear a bit. By Tuesday the weather sho...

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May 25 2026WEATHER

Storm Season Outlook: What to Expect in 2026

The official start of the 2026 tropical storm and hurricane season is fast approaching, with scientists forecasting a quieter year overall. NOAA’s latest models suggest about a 35 % chance that the season will be near normal, while only a 10 % probability exists for more named storms than usual. A developing El Niño, possibly a “super” event, raises the odds of fewer...

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May 25 2026WEATHER

Dry Day Ahead: Cincinnati Gets a Break from the Rain

The weekend’s steady showers pushed back two Reds games and changed the schedule for the Taste of Cincinnati festival. The National Weather Service in Wilmington now predicts a clear break on Monday, May 25, before the wet spell returns later in the week. Fog will blanket the city early, but it should lift by nine a. m. , leaving mostly cloudy skies for the rest of...

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May 25 2026WEATHER

Early Morning Fog Alert: Stay Sharp on the Roads

Drivers woke up to a hazy surprise today as patches of fog rolled in, making visibility tricky. Instead of clear views, some areas now have sightlines shortened to just a quarter mile—about the length of two football fields. The fog isn’t sticking around all day; forecasts suggest it’ll lift by late morning, but until then, the roads are playing tricks with people’s ...

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May 25 2026WEATHER

Rainy weekend in Cincinnati? Here's what that means for you

Cincinnati is in for a wet Memorial Day weekend, with rain expected to stick around for most of Sunday and parts of the following days. The forecast shows a 70% chance of showers and storms rolling through downtown Cincinnati by early afternoon. While it won’t be a constant downpour, the heaviest bursts could hit during the Reds game at 1:40 p. m. or the Taste of Cin...

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May 25 2026WEATHER

Memorial Day weekend weather: wet East, dry West, and some surprises

Memorial Day weekend is shaping up to be a weather rollercoaster across the U. S. While the West enjoys mostly sunny skies and rising temperatures, the East braces for a soggy holiday with showers, storms, and even flash floods. A slow-moving weather front is the main culprit, pulling in moisture and sparking repeated rounds of thunderstorms from the Southeast all th...

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May 24 2026WEATHER

Memorial Day weekend weather in DC might not be picnic-perfect

The long Memorial Day weekend in Washington DC won’t bring the sunny backyard parties or beach trips many expect. Instead of t-shirts and sunscreen, locals might need umbrellas and light jackets. The big change comes from a weather pattern that’s stuck longer than usual, pushing cool, cloudy conditions through the weekend. Friday starts mild, but by Saturday the rea...

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May 24 2026WEATHER

Summer Heat Paying a Visit to Chicago Just in Time

A warmer weekend is rolling into Chicago just as Memorial Day approaches, giving residents a preview of summer conditions. The city started the weekend with typical late-spring freshness—temperatures near the upper 50s and a crisp breeze coming off Lake Michigan at about nine miles per hour. Light showers sprinkled the area briefly, but skies are expected to brighten...

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May 23 2026WEATHER

Coastal cool-down rolls in before summer kicks off

The Bay Area is trading its recent warm, dry spell for a cooler pattern just in time for Memorial Day. A shift in the atmosphere is pushing in cooler air from the Pacific, bringing back the familiar gray skies and ocean breezes. Instead of high pressure keeping things toasty, a low-pressure system is moving in, allowing cooler air to replace the warm air that’s been ...

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May 23 2026WEATHER

Weekend outlook: North Texas braces for scattered storms but still has dry moments

North Texas can expect mixed conditions this holiday weekend. After a mostly dry Friday with temperatures in the 80s, the pattern changes Friday night when an upper-level disturbance brings the first round of scattered showers and thunderstorms. These could linger into early Saturday, setting the stage for more activity later in the day as daytime heating fuels new s...

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May 23 2026WEATHER

Cold days push summer fun to the next day

Memorial Day weekend usually means flip-flops, sunscreen, and long lines for water slides. But this year, Illinois’ biggest splash park had to adjust plans because spring decided to linger a little longer. Instead of opening on schedule, Raging Waves in Yorkville pushed its launch to Sunday, citing weather warnings that weren’t in the typical forecast for late May. T...

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May 22 2026WEATHER

Rain and River Chaos Leave Three Lives Lost in Southern Turkey

The southern region of Turkey faced a deadly combination of rain and earth movement on Thursday, taking three lives. Local officials said the storm struck Hatay province, which had already suffered a major earthquake in 2023. Heavy showers caused the Asi River – also called the Orontes – to overflow, flooding fields and small villages. Roads and bridges were washed a...

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May 22 2026WEATHER

Storm Hits Western Forsyth County, Bring Strong Winds and Hail

A fast‑moving thunderstorm is heading northeast through western Forsyth County and will stay in the area until about 3:30 p. m. local time. The cloud system is traveling at roughly 25 miles per hour and will bring winds that can reach over 30 miles per hour. The areas most likely to feel the storm include Winston‑Salem, Lewisville, Rural Hall, Donnaha, Pfafftown a...

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May 22 2026WEATHER

Memorial Day weekend weather in Oregon: mixed bags ahead

Oregon’s Memorial Day weekend plans just got a little more complicated. Forecasters expect a sunny start, with warm temps in the upper 70s to low 80s on May 22-24 across parts of the state. But by the time the holiday hits, a shift is coming—cool rain will move in, ending the warmth. The Willamette Valley will feel the difference first. While May 22-24 stays unusual...

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May 21 2026WEATHER

Cooler Philly Weather Brings Relief for Pollen Sufferers

Rain is coming to Philadelphia, and it’s set to lower the heat that topped 98 degrees earlier this week. Meteorologists say showers will start around 4 p. m. and could last until midnight, bringing rain every day through Monday. Models predict up to an inch of rain on Thursday, more than double the monthly total for May at the airport. Storm warnings have ri...

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May 21 2026WEATHER

Weather Layers Reveal Storm Secrets

The sky is not flat; it has layers that scientists read to predict storms. One tool they use slices the atmosphere from ground level up to where planes fly. It shows two key lines: one for temperature and one for how much water vapor is present. When the warm line sits above a cooler one, air can rise freely. If a cooler layer is higher up than the warmer a...

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May 21 2026WEATHER

New Jersey Faces Big Crop Loss After Sudden Freeze

A sudden drop in temperature after a hot April spell has left many New Jersey farms without harvests. The heat pushed some areas over 90 degrees, making fruit trees bloom early. Then, from April 19 to 22, the weather flipped and temperatures fell into the low 20s. This timing was bad for crops that were still growing. Farmers say they could lose all of some produce,...

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May 20 2026WEATHER

Heat Wave Forces Schools to Cut Days

The summer heat in New Jersey has become so intense that several schools are shortening their days. Teachers and students alike will leave school early on Wednesday because the temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 90s. This follows a very hot Tuesday, and high humidity has made the heat feel even worse. State health officials have issued heat advisori...

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May 20 2026WEATHER

Heat Is on: Reno and Tahoe Warm Up Before Memorial Day

Reno is turning up the heat as the week goes on, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid‑to‑upper 80s by the time Memorial Day rolls around. The National Weather Service says a ridge of high pressure will settle over the area by mid‑week, bringing sunny skies and drier air across Western Nevada and the Sierra. Most days will feature light breezes, but ...

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May 20 2026WEATHER

Wind Gusts Slam Michigan as Storms Charge Through

Last Monday’s storms left Michigan with more than just rain—they brought some of the strongest wind gusts ever recorded in the state. In Woodbury, near Eaton County, winds hit a staggering 90 mph, the highest reported anywhere in Michigan that day. Other areas felt the punch too, like Edgemont Park near the airport, where gusts reached 68 mph, while Lansing and Holt ...

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