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President Trump moved a Cabinet meeting from Camp David to the White House due to forecasted bad weather, with all Cabinet members expected to attend and discuss economic and small-business gains, the anti-fraud initiative, and foreign policy updates amid ongoing Iran negotiations.
Patchy fog and showers today with possible thunderstorms; highs in the mid-70s. More rain tonight and tomorrow, then drier conditions with sun and lower humidity are forecast for Thursday and Friday, with highs near 80. The weekend should be comfortable with low-70s and partly sunny skies.
A massive die-off of thousands of fish along a 20-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River west of Atlanta followed a severe thunderstorm that dumped heavy rain. City officials say drought left the river low and warm, limiting its ability to absorb the stormwater heat and nutrients, while Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and the City of Atlanta are investigating the role of stormwater and potential sewage discharges. Preliminary data suggests the tunnel system operated within permits, but tests are ongoing as investigators look into contributing factors and water quality impacts.
While dining on a Lake Marion patio in Summerton, SC, a sudden strong wind blew a restaurant umbrella into a diner's head, killing the woman; authorities are treating it as an accident, an autopsy is planned, and the Driftwood Grill issued statements offering support to those affected.
A Beeville, Texas video shows first responders rescuing an infant from a car stuck in floodwaters after it entered a flooded low-water crossing during heavy rain; the infant was handed to a responder and shielded from rain, with no injuries reported as other occupants were evacuated. Officials warn floodwater is dangerous and note a flood warning for the Aransas River in Bee County.
Memorial Day weekend could be costly and chaotic, with gas prices topping $4 a gallon nationwide as about 39.1 million people travel by car and 3.66 million by air; delays loom from a LaGuardia sinkhole and potentially slow-moving storms across the eastern half of the U.S., prompting travelers to plan extra time and check airline guidance, while inflation also taints grocery costs and daily budgets.
The Big Ten announced weather-related changes to Friday's quarterfinals of the baseball tournament: game 12 (UCLA vs Purdue) will start no earlier than 6 p.m. CT; game 13 (Nebraska vs Michigan) status to be announced later; game 14 (Oregon vs Washington) moves to Saturday with semifinals to follow, and Saturday tickets for that game will be honored.
NOAA’s 2026 Atlantic hurricane outlook calls for a below-average season, with fewer named storms and hurricanes than the long-term average. Forecasters point to expected atmospheric and oceanic conditions—such as increased wind shear and climate variability patterns tied to ENSO—that typically suppress development in the Atlantic. Even in a quieter season, residents should not become complacent: stay informed through official updates, review preparedness and evacuation plans, and monitor any storms that do form.
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.
NOAA’s 2026 outlook calls for a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season (June 1–Nov 30) with 8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes, and 1–3 major hurricanes, aided by developing El Niño and warmer Atlantic conditions with weaker trade winds. Forecasters assign about a 55% chance of below-normal activity (35% near-normal, 10% above-normal) and highlight new tech—AI-based models, drones, enhanced forecast cones, and expanded products for Hawaii and inland areas—to improve forecasts, emphasizing that preparedness should begin now.
NOAA forecasts a below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season with 8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes, and up to 3 major hurricanes, driven largely by the anticipated return of El Niño which tends to increase upper-atmosphere wind shear and suppress activity, though warmer-than-normal Atlantic waters could still fuel systems. The season runs June 1–November 30, with the first tropical storm typically forming in late June and the first hurricane around mid-August.
The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley has grown to 836 acres with 0% containment, threatening structures as evacuation warnings and orders cover surrounding zones. About 550 firefighters are on scene with aircraft dropping retardant and water, and winds have shifted 180 degrees. Evacuation points are set at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park and an animal shelter at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library closed due to road closures. A smaller fire in the Angeles National Forest triggered an evacuation warning nearby.
Forecasters warn a severe weather outbreak continues into Monday with a continued threat of intense tornadoes across Nebraska, Kansas, and Iowa, potentially accompanied by damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall; residents should stay alert for warnings and have a shelter plan ready.
Rain halted Indy 500 qualifying; 33 cars must post a time Saturday or the session could be voided and moved to Sunday. If conditions clear, four-lap runs would take about three hours, with Sunday’s format determining the top 15 and the pole in a Fast Six as temperatures rise into the 80s and teams focus on driving and adapting to the weather.