Overview

• The UK is experiencing highs up to 27°C this weekend, with potential vigorous thunderstorms forecast for Sunday night into Monday in Wales and southern England.
• Flood watches remain active in western Massachusetts, northwest Connecticut, and southern Vermont, with 1–2 inches of rain recorded and risks of localized flooding.
• The Florida Panhandle and Southeast US are bracing for 1–4 inches of rain, with Marginal Risk for flash flooding and Slight Risk for severe weather in certain areas.
• Chicago enjoys a sunny and warm Mother’s Day weekend, with highs reaching 70–80°F, before scattered showers are expected to return on Tuesday.
• These weather patterns highlight the volatile nature of spring, with climate change trends exacerbating extremes such as drought, floods, and severe storms.