Forecasters predict that a wave of summer-like heat is moving eastward across the United States and is expected to warm up the Midwest and northern Plains in the coming days, including Mother’s Day Sunday. The heat wave is starting in the West, where unusually high temperatures are anticipated on May 10, with parts of Southern California possibly hitting triple digits. As the holiday weekend progresses, the heat will shift to the upper Midwest, with temperatures expected to reach 90 degrees and above in the Dakotas and Minnesota, according to the National Weather Service. Subsequently, the high temperatures will move into the Northern Plains, potentially reaching up to 30 degrees above normal on May 11, the weather service reported.
Weather maps indicate that the heat will continue to move eastward, with highs in the 80s and 90s forecasted from Texas to New York by Friday, May 16. However, before the heat wave arrives, colder temperatures, about 10 to 15 degrees below normal, are affecting the South and Northeast, causing confusion in the national temperature forecast. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist in the Southeast throughout the weekend.
The national forecast for Mother’s Day in 2025 shows widespread summer-like temperatures. AccuWeather’s Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno warns that storms and heat could impact outdoor Mother’s Day plans for many families this weekend. He predicts hot weather in the Upper Midwest and a wet and stormy weekend in the Southeast, potentially disrupting cookouts and picnics.
This article was originally published on USA TODAY and highlights how Mother’s Day kicks off a wave of summer-like heat across the US.
