Wet and Cool in the East this Memorial Day Weekend; Well Above Normal Temperatures in the Northern Plains

A wet Memorial Day weekend is in store for the East, with widespread rainfall of 1 to more than 2 inches expected from the Gulf Coast to southern New England. Well above normal temperatures are forecast to build across the northern Plains. Another round of heavy to excessive rainfall is expected to impact the western Gulf Coast this weekend with Flood Watches in effect. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, May 23, 2026 at 8:14:20 pm PDT

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Sunday Thunderstorm Chances

Gusty Sierra Crest & Desert Winds Tuesday

Cold Water Safety

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An open-wave low pressure trough pushing through southern California Sunday will cause a brief influx of moisture into the Sierra Nevada during the afternoon. Coupled with warm daytime temperatures, the result is a 15 to 20 percent chance for thunderstorms across the Sierra crest. Remain weather-aware if you plan on spending the weekend up in the mountains. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!

Tuesday brings a pattern change to central California, with a cutoff low pressure system tracking over the region from the north-northwest. Stronger wind gusts are expected with the upcoming system, particularly for the Sierra Nevada crests and in the Mojave Desert.

With warmer temperatures expected for this weekend and early next week, remember to be safe around area rivers, streams, and lakes. Warm air temperatures do NOT mean warm water temperatures! Some areas of central California can have a difference of 40 to 50 degrees between the two. It only takes 10 to 15 minutes to lose dexterity in 50 to 60 degree water temperatures.

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