Americans are set to experience sharply different weather conditions across the country on Memorial Day weekend, according to forecasters at AccuWeather. While the Southwest is expected to experience heat,

A large area of severe thunderstorms is forecast into Tuesday night and will overlap areas in the Ohio, Tennessee and middle Mississippi valleys that were hit by deadly and damaging storms, forecasters say.

Explore the history of Memorial Day and the African American contributions to the holiday. Learn about the true purpose and significance of the day.

Operations across the state, like the DMV, Connecticut Lottery and many schools will be closed on Monday, while grocery stores and other retailers will be open.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday, which means some stores and services will not be operational. Here's what is open and closed on the holiday.