Widespread Storms Cause Travel Disruptions New Orleans, New York, Pennsylvania

A widespread pattern of wet weather is impacting multiple regions as May closes, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in various areas leading to soggy conditions and travel disruptions. In New Orleans and surrounding areas, high temperatures in the low 90s accompany muggy conditions, and thunderstorms are forecast to increase through Wednesday evening, with heavy rain continuing into Thursday before a cold front brings cooler, drier air for the weekend. The tri-state area has experienced a notably rainy month, with rainfall exceeding averages and alleviating ongoing drought conditions; however, steady rain on Wednesday will cause wet commutes and disrupt outdoor events like Manhattanhenge. In other parts of the country, such as western Pennsylvania and regions reporting from local21news.com, morning rain showers are expected to taper off by late morning, with scattered showers continuing in the afternoon and improving weather by the weekend. This persistent wet weather is resulting in significant travel impacts and is expected to continue through the week before drier and warmer conditions return in early June.