Memorial Day: Chance Showers & Storms

For the Memorial Day observance today, the Commonwealth and much of the Southeast remain in a humid, warm air mass. This type of environment is conducive to afternoon scattered showers and thunderstorms, where brief downpours with some lightning strikes are possible. Winds can become gusty as well, up to 40 mph. During outdoor activities today, have a back-up plan in place in case one of those showers/storms moves over your location. Do not underestimate the threat from these quick hit-or-miss downpours, because these can be accompanied by lightning strikes! Seek shelter until the shower/storm has passed, and resume your enjoyment and observance of the holiday.

--Carrie