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Spring Weather Brings Dramatic Swings Across U.S. Regions

Mid-May forecasts highlight rapid temperature changes, gusty winds, and rising thunderstorm risks as pressure systems shift unpredictably.

Monday’s temperatures will run a good 10 degrees below normal for this time of the year. 
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Overview

  • The Bay Area is experiencing cooler temperatures, gusty winds, and light showers, with conditions up to 10 degrees below normal for May.
  • Northeast Ohio faces scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, driven by a slow-moving low-pressure system, with highs near 80 degrees early in the week.
  • New England enjoys a brief sunny and dry spell under high pressure, with sprinkles possible late Tuesday night before unsettled weather returns midweek.
  • Chicago warms into the mid-80s, with a 30–40% chance of thunderstorms by Thursday, as meteorologists monitor the potential for strong to severe storms.
  • Meteorologists cite a chaotic spring pattern linked to a wavy jet stream and climate-driven volatility, complicating long-range forecast accuracy.