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Heavy rain and storms in the Pittsburgh area are likely to cause localized flooding this afternoon, though the overall severe threat is lower than Saturday; isolated showers may linger tonight with fog, and another round of slow-moving storms Monday could extend the flood risk, while Tuesday–Wednesday look drier with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s.
Weekend showers will spread across the Baltimore region but aren’t expected to ruin plans, with spotty afternoon storms and stronger cells farther south; a building heat wave is expected to push highs to around or above 100°F for three straight days, potentially the hottest stretch since 2011 and possibly the first 100°F spell since 2024, with radar trends and model blends guiding the forecast for early next week.
Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 ’90s festival was reduced to Vanilla Ice before his rainy set was canceled two hours before showtime, as most acts had dropped out; Flo Rida remains slated for July 2.
Vanilla Ice, one of the few headliners who stayed with Freedom 250’s Great American State Fair, had his set canceled just hours before showtime due to heavy rain; the fair will reopen the next day, and it’s unclear if Ice will reschedule his performance as other headliners dropped out earlier in the event.
On Hauler Talk, NASCAR and Prime Video moved Pocono Raceway’s Cup Series start from 3 p.m. ET to 1 p.m. ET to beat a forecasted downpour, aiming to finish the race before storms and accommodate broadcast logistics; officials praised Pocono leadership and noted a backup 8 a.m. Monday start was possible if needed, with streaming helping flexibility.
A flood watch covers a broad area of Texas, including the Houston region, as rain leads to street flooding; the piece includes a gallery of photos and videos documenting the weather event.
Houston picked up about 1–2 inches of rain today, with isolated spots near Inwood Forest measuring up to 4 inches; radar is quiet for now. Tuesday is expected to bring more showers, roughly 1–2 inches, with a similar pattern. A Gulf system could raise rain chances later in the week, and some models show potential heavy rainfall through Thursday, though forecast confidence is low due to track uncertainty. The flood alert remains at Stage 2 with a possible escalation to Stage 3 if trends worsen. This isn’t Harvey—it’s a different setup, but a real flood risk exists in the second half of the week; more clarity is expected in tomorrow’s update.
Two Tennessee high schools, Centennial and Franklin, held outdoor graduation ceremonies on a football field as a torrential downpour soaked graduates and families. Videos of drenched graduates circulated online, drawing criticism from parents who questioned the decision to proceed outdoors and called for a makeup ceremony, while a planned moment of silence for a deceased classmate was reportedly skipped due to the rain. School officials said forecasts and the desire to maximize attendance on campus led to the outdoor plan, though changing conditions prolonged the wet ceremonies.
Rain forced NASCAR to cancel all Cup Series qualifying for the Coca-Cola 600, with Tyler Reddick set to lead the field to green and Ty Gibbs on the front row; Shane van Gisbergen, Michael McDowell, and Chase Briscoe make up the top five, and all 39 entries will start the race.
Houston is bracing for more heavy rain and thunderstorms from Saturday evening through Memorial Day, with a continued Stage 2 flood alert due to high atmospheric moisture and the potential for storm training. Rain totals so far have varied widely, and forecasters expect roughly 2–4 more inches across the area next week, with isolated higher amounts and a real risk of flash flooding in repeatedly affected areas.
Baltimore is forecast to stay chilly and damp for the next two days, with rain developing this afternoon and lingering tonight into Saturday. Highs will hover around 60°F with high humidity and northeast winds, then a warming trend is expected by Memorial Day into the upper 70s with some sun and a chance of showers.
MIT researchers found that submerged rice seeds exposed to the acoustic vibrations produced by falling raindrops germinate up to about 37% faster than controls, with seeds near the surface showing the strongest response. The effect is linked to statoliths and gravitropism, and the findings were published in Scientific Reports.
Live updates show heavy rain, lightning, and shelter warnings at the Miami circuit as the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix approaches; forecasts predict 40-50% precipitation with possible thunderstorms, raising the risk of delays, a wet formation lap behind the safety car, and impact on F2 races.
The Miami Grand Prix start time has been moved forward three hours to 18:00 BST (13:00 local) due to forecast heavy afternoon rain and thunderstorms, with organizers aiming to finish the race before the worst weather arrives. Drivers, including Lando Norris, anticipate a wet, chaotic race for the new 2026 cars, as teams navigate power-unit challenges and the unpredictability of rain.
Central New York is forecast to enjoy a dry, pleasant Friday before a weather system brings rain on Saturday, with soggy conditions expected as the weekend approaches; stay tuned to updates from WSTM's Sam Postich.