Mild, Sunny Weather Expected Nationwide for Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo will see mostly mild and pleasant weather across much of the United States, with sunny skies and seasonable temperatures forecast in several regions. In the Roanoke area, highs will be in the upper 60s to low 70s, though there is a chance of scattered strong storms to the east in the afternoon, potentially bringing damaging winds and hail. Across the Cascades and nearby valleys, the day will remain sunny and breezy, with highs near normal and stronger winds in some spots; temperatures are expected to trend warmer midweek before cooling again. Kansas City will experience a warm, sunny Cinco de Mayo, with highs reaching the mid-70s, and only a slight chance of non-severe thunderstorms; more rain is expected midweek before sunshine returns for the weekend. In contrast, Montana will see wintry conditions with rain and snow mixes, especially at higher elevations, but temperatures will climb above average as the week progresses, leading to warmer and drier weather with afternoon thunderstorm chances by Thursday. Overall, most areas can expect a festive start to the week, with only isolated pockets of inclement weather.