5-25-2024 5:02pm

Memorial Day Weekend Forecast: Severe Storms with 55 MPH Winds Expected

Samantha Hespos Editor

Saturday, May 25, will offer mostly sunny and comfortable weather, with temperatures reaching the low 80s and calm winds, as forecasted by the National Weather Service. This pleasant start to the long holiday weekend provides a perfect opportunity for outdoor activities. However, residents should prepare for potentially severe weather later in the weekend. By Memorial Day, the region could experience severe thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 55 miles per hour, posing risks of damaging winds and heavy rainfall. This shift in weather underscores the need for vigilance and preparedness throughout the weekend.

Saturday, May 25, will offer mostly sunny and comfortable weather, with temperatures reaching the low 80s and calm winds, as forecasted by the National Weather Service. This pleasant start to the long holiday weekend provides a perfect opportunity for outdoor activities. However, clouds will increase at night, bringing a slight chance of showers from midnight until around daybreak on Sunday, May 26. Residents should enjoy the favorable conditions on Saturday while preparing for potentially severe weather later in the weekend. By Memorial Day, the region could experience severe thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 55 miles per hour, posing risks of damaging winds and heavy rainfall. This shift in weather underscores the need for vigilance and preparedness throughout the weekend.

Sunday will see skies becoming partly sunny, helping temperatures climb into the low 80s. This warmth and partial sunshine will provide a pleasant atmosphere for outdoor activities during the day. However, as night falls, conditions will change, with skies becoming overcast and the potential for stray showers or even a thunderstorm.

Looking ahead to Monday, May 27, Memorial Day is forecasted to experience storms and showers, but it won't be a complete washout. Dry conditions are expected through the morning and into the early afternoon, making it possible to enjoy some holiday festivities outdoors. However, by mid-afternoon, showers are likely to begin, with storms expected to develop from late afternoon through the evening. Some of these storms could be severe, bringing wind gusts up to 75 miles per hour in certain areas, posing significant risks. Rainfall totals are expected to be between three-quarters of an inch to an inch.

The chance for showers will linger overnight into shortly after daybreak on Tuesday, May 28. Early risers might encounter some residual rain, but the skies are expected to clear as the morning progresses. By midday, conditions will improve significantly.

Tuesday will transition to partly to mostly sunny skies, allowing temperatures to rise to around 80 degrees. This return to sunnier weather and warmer temperatures will offer a pleasant conclusion to the holiday weekend, providing an excellent opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities without the disruptions of earlier storms.

It sounds like a typical spring forecast with a mix of sun and clouds and a chance of showers and storms in the afternoon and evening. Don't forget to bring an umbrella just in case!