The Memorial Day weekend kicked off with a multi-day thunderstorm and heavy rainfall system hitting the south-central part of the country, forecasters said.

Here is what to expect when traveling throughout Arizona on Memorial Day weekend, including traffic issues, event coverage and weather updates.

Hobby Lobby fans are in luck because stores will be open on Memorial Day this year. However, store hours will be shorter than usual on Monday. Shoppers can stop by for some last-minute Memorial Day decor shopping from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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There’s a 30% chance of showers moving in after 11 p.m. Sunday night and a 40% chance of showers Monday morning before 11 a.m. Otherwise, Memorial Day will be partly sunny with a high around 71 degrees. We could see the warmest temperatures of the year so far later in the week. Wednesday is expected to reach 92 degrees.

Texas travelers preparing for Memorial Day weekend should anticipate heavy traffic on interstate corridors in the Houston area. The Texas Department of Transportation shared traffic forecasts for several major highways in Texas.

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The Kent post of the American legion and the Kent Lions Club placed American flags on the graves of veterans at Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent.