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Memorial Day Weather Outlook: Improving Conditions in the Northeast and Midwest
Break in wet weather could salvage Memorial Day in the Northeast and Midwest
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Despite soggy conditions affecting the Northeast and Midwest, improvements are expected for Memorial Day. While heavy rain and flood watches persist in parts of the South, the Northeast will see warmer, drier weather by afternoon. Highs will reach the 80s in the Midwest and 70s in the Northeast, providing a more pleasant holiday for many.
- 01Flood watches are in effect across southeastern Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and West Virginia due to expected heavy rainfall.
- 02O'Hare International Airport in Chicago experienced significant flight delays, with arriving flights delayed by an average of 44 minutes.
- 03The Indianapolis 500 faced interruptions due to thunderstorms, with a brief suspension occurring during the race.
- 04Memorial Day is expected to bring highs in the 80s from Chicago to Minneapolis, with drier conditions spreading across the Northeast.
- 05Post-Memorial Day, the South will continue to experience scattered rain and thunderstorms, potentially affecting travel.
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The weather leading into Memorial Day is showing signs of improvement for the Northeast and Midwest, despite a soggy start. Heavy rain and flood watches are in effect from southeastern Louisiana to West Virginia, with forecasts predicting one to two inches of additional rain, and localized areas receiving up to four inches. This wet weather has already caused significant flight delays at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, where the FAA issued a ground stop due to thunderstorms. The Indianapolis 500 also faced interruptions as thunderstorms rolled through Indiana. However, Memorial Day is expected to bring warmer and drier conditions across much of the Northeast, with highs in the 70s and 80s. Scattered showers may linger in the South, but overall, the holiday should be more pleasant than initially anticipated. Looking ahead, the South will continue to see rain into the workweek, while the Northwest will experience cooler temperatures and some cloud cover, marking a shift from the warmer weather seen over the holiday.
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The weather conditions may affect travel plans for those returning home after the holiday weekend, with potential delays due to rain and thunderstorms.
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