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Severe Storms and Flood Risks Disrupt U.S. Memorial Day Weekend Travel

A potent weather system threatens the Plains and South with heavy rain and flash flooding, while the UK faces a rainy and windy Bank Holiday weekend.

This weather satellite photo of Texas, taken from space Friday afternoon, shows how skies are likely to appear during the first half of the Memorial Day weekend. But storm chances increase across some parts of Texas as we get to late Sunday and Monday.
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Overview

  • Record-breaking 45.1 million Americans are traveling this Memorial Day weekend, with severe weather posing significant disruptions in the Plains and South.
  • Flood watches remain active in parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas, with up to 8 inches of rainfall expected in some areas.
  • Central and eastern U.S. temperatures are cooler than average, while the West and Florida experience above-normal warmth, creating a stark temperature divide.
  • In the UK, unsettled weather with heavy rain, strong winds, and below-average temperatures dominates the Bank Holiday weekend after a prolonged dry spell.
  • Severe storm risks persist through Memorial Day, with localized flooding and hail possible in regions like Texas and the mid-South.