From Friday to Monday, much of the country will experience heavy rain and potential flooding, particularly in the Midwest, Plains, Mid-Atlantic, and Gulf Coast states. At the same time, parts of the Northwest are forecasted to face a severe heat wave, with temperatures soaring 10-20 degrees above average for this time of year.
Outside the continental U.S., the remnants of former tropical storm Gilma are expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Hawaii over the weekend. On Labor Day and into early next week, developing tropical disturbances in the Atlantic could cause showers and thunderstorms in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
Unpleasant weather isn't the only obstacle to a great holiday weekend. Beaches nationwide, including over 60 in Massachusetts, have been closed due to bacteria, algae, and other hazards.
The Transportation Security Administration anticipates that over 17 million travelers will go through airport security from Thursday, Aug. 29 to Wednesday, Sept. 4, making this potentially the busiest Labor Day travel period on record.
Post a Comment