Memorial Day weekend: Downpours, storms from Texas to New England; plus, California gray wolf is spotted in Sequoia National Park

About this episode

The episode discusses severe weather expected during Memorial Day weekend and the historic sighting of a gray wolf in Sequoia National Park.

Millions partaking in Memorial Day weekend activities may face thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding from Texas to New England. Also, a 3-year-old female wolf that previously traveled to Los Angeles has been spotted in Sequoia National Park, marking a historic milestone for the species. The wolf is the first publicly known wolf in Sequoia National Park in over 100 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• Memorial Day
• weather
• thunderstorms
• flash flooding
• wildlife
• California gray wolf

Keywords

• Memorial Day
• thunderstorms
• flash flooding
• Texas
• New England
• California gray wolf
• Sequoia National Park

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Texas, New England, Sequoia National Park, Los Angeles

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