The American Lung Association’s State of the Air 2026 ranks Seattle‑Tacoma eighth‑worst for daily PM2.5, driven largely by wildfire smoke. Health officials urge filtration, N95s and checking AQI.

Cloudy and breezy today in Minneapolis with gusts to 30 mph. Weekend temperatures climb into the 80s by Memorial Day.

Morning fog and small craft advisories give way to sunny, low‑70s afternoons. Thursday could be the warmest day, with low‑80s possible in places.

A flood advisory covers Kauai after heavy showers soaked the north shore, with the heaviest rain near Wainiha and the advisory set to expire in the mid‑afternoon.

A line of severe thunderstorms overturned three small planes at Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport on May 18. No injuries were reported, and forecasters warned of 70–80 mph gusts.

Mostly sunny and warmer today with highs near 73°F. Patchy fog returns late and could slow morning commutes.

Cool morning gives way to a sunny, warm Tuesday — highs near 82°F inland. Small craft advisories remain for outer coastal waters.

Morning showers and isolated storms today with gusts to 35 mph. Dense fog and a Small Craft Advisory affect parts of Lake Michigan; cooler midweek follows.

Fog lifts for a hot Tuesday in Knoxville with highs near 90°F. Showers and storms return Wednesday into the holiday weekend.

Highs near 92 Tuesday with gusty south winds. Scattered storms build late; multiple inches of rain possible by the weekend.

A Flood Watch is in effect through 1 p.m. CDT Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as heavy showers and thunderstorms continue across St. Louis. Expect brief flooding and gusty winds; allow extra travel time.

Showers and a few thunderstorms will make for a soggy commute. Gusty north winds and cooler‑than‑normal temperatures persist through Thursday.

Wayne County has moved to Stage 2 fire restrictions — the first county in Utah to do so — banning open fires across mountains, parks and campgrounds amid dry conditions.