Day 1-5 Outlook (May 13-17, 2018): Midwest to Mid-Atlantic storms.
- Sneaky cool into NY/New England possible from cold Quebec.
- Northwest is showery although warm/drier toward the coast.
- Severe thunderstorm arc next several days Texas to Kansas.
- Subtropical downpours douse Florida drought; flooding emerges.
- South of sere weather arc warm and humid weather persists.
- Arc of severe storms, heavy rain Illinois to Pennsylvania.
Day 6 to 10 Outlook (May 18-22, 2018): East/Florida stubbornly wet.
- Continued cold in Quebec.
- In the Great Plains wet and cool weather affects western sections while far southeast Plains is dry.
- Far Northwest is warm and dry.
- Wet weather continues West-Central U.S.
- Warm pattern Texas into the East but not excessive (and humid).
- Wet weather continues in the East; heavy rains in Georgia/FLA.
Day 11-15 Outlook (May 23-27, 2018): Quite warm Central Plains.
- Southeast rains continue; more subtropical rains Florida.
- Northwest showers, cooler at the coast.
- Dryness attached to the Southwest and Texas.
- Forecast confidence is below average on warmth indicated Central Great Plains.