Wet storms expected to dampen Memorial Day weekend plans for millions on the East Coast
Wet storms are expected to disrupt Memorial Day weekend plans for millions on the East Coast. While the West Coast will enjoy mild and dry conditions, the Southern Plains, Southeast, and Northeast will face persistent heavy rain and a flash flood risk. Over 45 million Americans are anticipated to travel, with potential delays at major airports due to the weather.
- ▪Millions across the East Coast face a flash flood threat this Memorial Day weekend.
- ▪Over 45 million people are expected to travel, with disruptions likely at major airports.
- ▪The West Coast will experience mild temperatures and dry conditions, contrasting with the wet weather in the East.
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US News Wet storms expected to dampen Memorial Day weekend plans for millions on the East Coast By Raymond Sanchez, FOX Weather Published May 22, 2026, 10:31 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Millions across South face flash flood threat 45 million Americans expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend How high pressure and low pressure drive the weather As nasty weather begins across portions of the East Coast on Thursday, your Memorial Day weekend plans could be in jeopardy due to widespread thunderstorms. To begin the weekend, Americans along the West Coast luck out, with mild temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above average, sunny skies and dry conditions through Memorial Day.
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