Memorial Day Weekend: Severe Storms and Heavy Rain Across the Eastern United States
Memorial Day weekend is shaping up to be a wet and stormy one for much of the eastern half of the United States. From Saturday, May 25th, through Monday, May 27th, severe thunderstorms are expected to impact numerous major cities from Texas to Maine.
On Saturday, May 25th, an area of low pressure will move eastward across the central Plains and Midwest. This system is forecasted to bring a risk of tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds to parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois.
As the low pressure system moves eastward on Sunday, May 26th, it will merge with another area of low pressure over the Ohio Valley. This merger is expected to create a powerful storm system that will bring heavy rain and severe thunderstorms to cities such as Chicago, Indianapolis, Nashville, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Charlotte, Raleigh, and other areas in the Mid-Atlantic region.
The storm system is expected to continue moving eastward on Memorial Day, May 27th, bringing heavy rain and potential for severe thunderstorms to cities along the East Coast such as Baltimore, Washington D.C., Charlotte, Raleigh, and others.
In addition to the severe thunderstorm risk, much of the eastern United States is also experiencing high temperatures and humidity levels. This combination of conditions can contribute to flash flooding in areas that receive heavy rainfall.
According to data from multiple sources including NOAA, Storm Prediction Center, Houston Chronicle, Getty Images, brownsville Herald, houmatoday.com, and others, the following cities are at risk for severe weather conditions during Memorial Day weekend:
- Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Joplin, Missouri
- Wichita, Kansas
- Chicago
- Indianapolis
- Nashville 'St. Louis,' Cincinnati, baltimore, baltimore Washington D.C., Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina
- Memphis, Tennessee and Tupelo, Mississippi
- Greenfield, Iowa
- Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Brownsville, Texas; Key West, Florida; New Orleans.
It is important to stay informed about the weather conditions in your area during Memorial Day weekend. Keep an eye on local weather forecasts and be prepared for potential severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and flash flooding. Stay safe!