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Berkshires Invites Tourists for Memorial Day Season with Cultural and Outdoor Attractions

Berkshires Invites Tourists for Memorial Day Season with Cultural and Outdoor Attractions

Berkshires Invites Tourists for Memorial Day Season with Cultural and Outdoor Attractions
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The Berkshires Promote Memorial Day as a Gateway to Summer Tourism

The Berkshires Promote Memorial Day as a Gateway to Summer Tourism

The Berkshires Promote Memorial Day as a Gateway to Summer Tourism
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Berkshires Launches Summer Tourism Season with Memorial Day Events

Berkshires Launches Summer Tourism Season with Memorial Day Events

Berkshires Launches Summer Tourism Season with Memorial Day Events
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Berkshires Open for Summer with Memorial Day Kickoff

Berkshires Open for Summer with Memorial Day Kickoff

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, the Berkshires region in Massachusetts is gearing up to welcome visitors for the summer season. Known for its rolling hills, cultural landmarks, and outdoor adventures, the area offers a scenic escape for travelers from nearby cities like New York, Boston, and Albany. Highlights include the Appalachian Trail, Mount Greylock, and cultural institutions such as Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Jacob’s Pillow, which will host its 94th annual international dance festival starting June 24. Visitors can also explore MASS MoCA in North Adams, historic sites like The Mount and Naumkeag, and enjoy farm-to-table dining experiences. The region’s vibrant downtowns, lush trails, and seasonal events make it a prime destination for early summer travel.
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Eastern US sweats through another hot day before rain, cold move in

Eastern US sweats through another hot day before rain, cold move in

It's another hot day across the eastern U.S. a day after several spots broke daily heat records
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Severe Thunderstorms to Impact Central and Eastern US Through Late Week

Severe Thunderstorms to Impact Central and Eastern US Through Late Week

Severe thunderstorms are forecast to stretch from Texas to New England through the end of the week, bringing damaging wind gusts, hail, and localized flash flooding. According to AccuWeather, the storms will affect major urban areas along the Interstate 95 corridor, including Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C., as well as parts of the Midwest and South. The storms are expected to be less intense than earlier outbreaks but could still cause property damage, crop losses, and power outages. Additional severe weather is anticipated in West Texas and eastern New Mexico, with hail the size of golf balls or larger and wind gusts reaching up to 85 mph. The storms are also expected to bring much-needed rain to drought-stricken areas, though the risk of flash flooding remains high.
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Record-Breaking Heat Wave Scorches Eastern U.S. Ahead of Stormy Relief

Record-Breaking Heat Wave Scorches Eastern U.S. Ahead of Stormy Relief

A record-breaking heat wave has gripped the Eastern Seaboard, with temperatures soaring into the 90s°F (32-37°C) from New England to the Carolinas. Over 50 municipalities have set record highs, including Philadelphia at 98°F (37°C) and Boston at 96°F (36°C) on Tuesday. This marks the first May heat wave in New York City since 1987, with temperatures expected to reach 90°F (32°C) again on Wednesday. Heat Advisories remain in effect for parts of Eastern Pennsylvania and southern New England until 8 p.m. Wednesday. Relief is expected later in the day as severe storms move into the region, bringing cooler temperatures and localized heavy rain through the Memorial Day weekend. Water temperatures along the Northeast coast remain in the 50s°F (10-15°C), posing risks for beachgoers.
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Northeast Faces Once-in-a-Century Heat Wave with Record Temperatures

Northeast Faces Once-in-a-Century Heat Wave with Record Temperatures

A significant and early-season heat wave is impacting the Northeast, with heat advisories issued across a densely populated corridor from Washington, D.C., to Boston. According to Newsweek, the combination of high temperatures, elevated humidity, and warm overnight lows is creating dangerous conditions, with 'feels like' temperatures reaching the mid-90s to near 100°F (35-38°C). Meteorologists warn that this heat wave could be a 'once-in-a-century' event if certain temperature thresholds are met. Daily temperature records are expected to be broken in multiple locations, including Philadelphia and Dulles International Airport, where highs could reach 98°F (37°C). The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued prolonged advisories for areas such as New York City, northern New Jersey, Philadelphia, and southern New England, with some advisories lasting through 8 p.m. Wednesday. Relief is anticipated later in the week as showers and thunderstorms are forecast to bring cooler conditions.
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Extreme Heat Persists in Mid-Atlantic, Storms Expected to Bring Relief

Extreme Heat Persists in Mid-Atlantic, Storms Expected to Bring Relief

The Mid-Atlantic region is enduring another day of extreme heat, with temperatures ranging from 91°F to 96°F (33°C to 35.5°C) from Boston to Raleigh, North Carolina. On Tuesday, New Jersey recorded a high of 101°F (38.3°C), nearing the all-time May record of 102°F (38.9°C) set in 1895. A heat advisory remains in effect for New York City, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani has urged residents to stay hydrated and utilize cooling centers. Relief is expected as a storm system moves into the Northeast by late Wednesday, bringing significant cooling. Temperatures are forecast to drop by over 20°F (11°C) on Thursday and Friday. However, the rain is expected to linger, potentially leading to a wet Memorial Day weekend for some areas.
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Wildfires, Storms, and Heat Advisories Impact Millions Across the U.S.

Wildfires, Storms, and Heat Advisories Impact Millions Across the U.S.

A range of severe weather events is affecting millions across the United States. In Southern California, the Sandy Fire near Simi Valley has burned approximately 1,400 acres since it began on Monday morning, with only 5% containment as of Tuesday morning. Over 10,000 homes have been evacuated, and air quality alerts are in effect due to smoke. Meanwhile, the Midwest is experiencing widespread thunderstorms and flash flooding, with flood watches impacting 7 million people in areas like Kansas City and St. Louis. Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and hail are expected in the region. In the Northeast, a record-breaking heatwave is affecting 32 million people, with cities like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia under heat advisories. Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 80s to low 90s, with heat indices between 95°F and 99°F (35°C-37°C).
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Record May heat scorches Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

Record May heat scorches Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

A rare burst of summer-like heat is sweeping across the Eastern U.S. this week, placing more than 32 million people under heat alerts from Philadelphia to Boston. Cities including New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore are expected to see multiple days in the 90s, potentially marking the Northeast’s first official heat wave of 2026 and challenging long-standing May temperature records. Forecasters say the unusual spring heat will ease later this week as a cold front returns cooler air to the region.
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Extreme Heat Persists in Mid-Atlantic as Storms Bring Relief

Extreme Heat Persists in Mid-Atlantic as Storms Bring Relief

The Mid-Atlantic region is enduring another day of extreme heat, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s°F (mid-30s°C) on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Cities from Boston to Raleigh, North Carolina, are experiencing sweltering conditions, with New Jersey recording a high of 101°F (38°C) on Tuesday, nearing its all-time May record of 102°F (39°C). A heat advisory is in effect for New York City, where officials are urging residents to stay hydrated and use cooling centers. Relief is expected as a storm front moves into the Northeast later Wednesday, bringing significant temperature drops of over 20°F (11°C) by Thursday and Friday. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are forecast for areas from the southern Plains to the Ohio Valley and lower Great Lakes, with hail risks in West Texas. On the West Coast, wildfires are burning in California, including the Sandy Fire near Simi Valley, which has consumed 1,700 acres and is 15% contained. Smoke alerts have been issued for Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles counties...