Any pause in storminess after the week-long barrage that ended Wednesday is short-lived, as severe weather and flood threats increase into Memorial Day weekend across a big chunk of the south-central United States.

Whether you are traveling or planning outdoor activities, weather conditions this Memorial Day weekend could be a factor to weigh into your decision-making, especially in the central and southern U.S.

Friday and Saturday will be sunny and clear but starting Sunday, a stretch of rain returns, hampering any Memorial Day plans.