An unstable weather pattern will bring widespread rainfall and scattered thunderstorms across the region during the Memorial Day weekend starting Friday, May 22, 2026.
The continuous atmospheric instability is projected to alter outdoor holiday plans with multi-day precipitation and changing temperatures.
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Friday: Soggy Start with Scattered Storms
The holiday weekend begins with a very soggy Friday morning as widespread rainfall covers the area.
While the spread of these showers will decrease by the afternoon, rising atmospheric instability is expected to trigger scattered thunderstorms across the region.
Severe weather potential remains very low for Friday afternoon due to a lack of atmospheric fuel.
Daily high temperatures are expected to stay cooler in the mid 60s, while overnight lows will remain mild in the upper 50s as the initial daytime storms and showers gradually fizzle out.
Saturday and Sunday: Continued Showers and Thunderstorms
The nearby weather boundary will maintain atmospheric instability into Saturday, causing scattered showers and thunderstorms to persist throughout the entire day.
Temperatures on Saturday will rise from the upper 50s into the mid 70s before the spread of the showers decreases slightly during the evening hours.
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A brief reduction in precipitation is expected Sunday morning as the showers lighten up across the region.
Morning temperatures will start in the low 60s, but a secondary push of showers and thunderstorms is forecasted to roll through the area as the day approaches the late evening hours, bringing daytime highs to the upper 70s.
Monday and Beyond: Scattered Rain, Then Clearing
The chances for showers and thunderstorms will remain present on Monday, though the precipitation will be fairly scattered in nature.
Yahoo reports that the on-and-off nature of these holiday storms will not necessarily require the complete cancellation of outdoor activities, but having a backup plan to move events indoors is highly recommended.
Monday temperatures are projected to climb from the low 60s up to the mid 70s.
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Looking ahead at the extended forecast, conditions are expected to stabilize and clear up toward the middle of next week as temperatures finally settle into the mid 70s.
