FOX Weather Meteorologist Jane Minar breaks down the expected wet weather for Memorial Day Weekend across the U.S., as millions of people prepare to celebrate across the nation.
Holiday plans are at risk for millions of Americans this Memorial Day weekend, as rain, strong storms and chilly temperatures will unfortunately impact a majority of the U.S.
As Memorial Day approaches, Americans traditionally are looking forward to heading outside, enjoying the warm weather and good food for the holiday weekend.
Unfortunately, widespread rain and thunderstorms are likely as a high-pressure system anchored off the Eastern Seaboard will funnel moisture from the Atlantic and Gulf of America right into the holiday weekend.
The combination of this high pressure and an atmospheric disturbance in the West moving across the Heartland will create a significant threat of heavy rain extending from the South to the Northeast.
WASHINGTON, DC MAY 28: An American flag seen at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, an outdoor monument commemorating those who served in the Korean War, in Washington, D.C., United States, on May 28, 2025.
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This unwelcome round of wet weather is expected throughout the Northeast, where residents will yet again face a wet weekend and another shot of cool temperatures.
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The summer-like temperatures millions are feeling in the early part of this week won’t last, as temperatures will plummet to the upper 60’s as early as Thursday.
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Multiple inches of rain are possible this weekend in popular cities such as Houston, Nashville and New York City, dampening any plans to enjoy the outdoors for the unofficial kick-off to summer.
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As these storms continue through the weekend, they pose a risk to millions of Americans traveling for the long weekend.
Major airports in cities like Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Atlanta are worth closely monitoring if you plan to travel for the holiday.
People pack the the sand and spaces were limited at Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, Massachusetts on July 7, 2023.
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Stay tuned to FOX Weather as we continue to track the latest forecast for your travel and holiday weekend plans.
