Holiday headache? Dry Friday for many, but soaking rain for Memorial Day weekend

Holiday headache? Dry Friday for many, but soaking rain for Memorial Day weekend

May 21, 2026 · 9 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the weather forecast for the holiday weekend, highlighting a dry Friday and a rainy Saturday and Sunday.

Friday offers one of the better chances for outdoor activity, while Saturday is shaping up to be the most challenging day of the holiday stretch. Expect a raw, chilly feel, with temperatures stuck in the mid-50s and widespread rain developing. The heaviest rainfall is expected later in the day and into the night, continuing into early Sunday. This period could bring a soaking 1 to 3 inches of rain across the region, with the heaviest totals focused south and east. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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