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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: Sun, May 24, 2026 at 1:44:32 am CDT

Shower and thunderstorm chances remain high Saturday, tapering off Saturday night into Sunday before rising again Monday from the southeast. Heavy rainfall and localized flooding will be possible. Severe weather is unlikely.
Radar loop from KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) Radar
Higher rain/storm chances end this evening. After a break Sunday, rain/storm chances increase again from the southeast Monday and overspread the region Tuesday. Near daily thunderstorm chances are forecast mid through late week. Temperatures remain near mid May normals.
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