Memorial Day Weekend Will Be Wet and Cool For Much of the U.S.
Corroborated by 8 sources from 8 publishers
TL;DR
Millions of Americans are beginning their travel ahead of Memorial Day weekend, marking the unofficial start of the summer travel season. A record-breaking 45 million people are expected to travel between Thursday and Monday, according to AAA. Kris Van Cleave has more.
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CBS News U.S.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/memorial-day-weekend-travel-begins-tens-of-millions-expected-fly-drive
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ABC News Money Headlines
https://abcnews.com/Business/wireStory/memorial-day-higher-fuel-prices-americans-scaling-back-133186632
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The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/weather/memorial-day-weather-forecast-summer.html
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The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/travel/memorial-day-flights-rental-car-gas-prices.html
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CBS News U.S.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/gas-prices-surge-as-americans-hit-the-road-for-memorial-day-weekend
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CNBC 15838381
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/05/22/memorial-day-cookout-costs-rise-again.html
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Fox News Latest Headlines
https://www.foxnews.com/deals/hexclad-summer-sale
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ABC News Top Stories
https://abcnews.com/US/gas-prices-highest-level-4-years-ahead-memorial/story?id=133219781
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Wired
https://www.wired.com/story/memorial-day-grill-griddle-deals-2026
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MarketWatch Top Stories
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/5-ways-to-stretch-your-memorial-day-bbq-budget-as-burgers-cost-20-more-this-year-99e3a48f?mod=mw_rss_topstories
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The Hill Home News
https://thehill.com/newsletters/energy-environment/5892162-drivers-face-high-prices-ahead-of-memorial-day