10 food festivals to look forward to this year in Metro Detroit

Pack your wet naps, it's food festival season.

Taco celebrations and barbecue battles are the most popular types of festivals around Metro Detroit, but in 2026 there are also some more niche and unique events like a pickle fest in Lake Orion, a new hot sauce weekend in Detroit and a celebration of South Asian cuisine in Royal Oak with the Chutney Festival (which now has alcohol this year).

We'll also see Pig & Whiskey moving from Ferndale to Corktown, joining another longstanding Detroit barbecue event, the Ribs & R&B Weekend at Hart Plaza.

Read on for details about 10 area food festivals to look forward to this year.

Novi BBQ Fest — Fountain Walk

The smell of grilled meats and sweet, tangy sauces will hang in the air Memorial Day Weekend at Fountain Walk with the return of the Novi BBQ Fest. One of the first big food festivals of the season, the party features pitmasters from across the country. They'll bring their A-game in hopes of winning a title, too. There's also a selection of beer and whiskey to wash down the ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, beans, mac and cheese and more. Non-food activities include 20 bands on three stages, bounce house, magic shows, art projects and games. 5-10 p.m. May 22, noon-10 p.m. May 23-24 and noon-8 p.m. May 25. $7 admission in advance, $10 at the gate. 44175 W. 12 Mile, Novi.novibbqfest.com.

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Spring Veg Fest — Eastern Market

Shop and browse dozens of vendors selling plant-based meals, snacks, sweets, ingredients and more. The event also has nonprofits on hand and cooking demonstrations. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 7. Shed 5 and 6, 2810 Russell, Detroit.vegmichigan.org.

Burger Battle — Eastern Market

One of the city's most epic food battles, the Burger Battle Detroit celebrates its 10th anniversary this summer in Eastern Market. Around a dozen restaurants will be booked to serve burger samples to festival attendees at this indoor and outdoor event. A panel of judges will vote for a champion, and guests can also vote to choose the People's Choice winner. 1-5 p.m. June 28. $41.36 and up. Shed 5, 2934 Russell, Detroit.Burgerbattledetroit.com. Also: the same promoters will host the Taco Showdown at Shed 5 on July 26.

Festa Italiana — Freedom Hill County Park

Meatballs! Cannoli! Fireworks! It's all part of the festivities at this annual Italian American smorgasbord. The annual free festival showcases Italian wine and cuisine from across Metro Detroit. There's a meatball recipe battle, a beautiful baby competition and other contests, plus stuff for kids to do, live music and bocce courts. July 17-19. Admission is free, and on-site parking is $10. 14900 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights.facebook.com/FestaItalianaMI.

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Sazón Latin Food Festival — Batch Brewing

Enjoy the flavors of the Caribbean, Central and South America at this new outdoor food festival. The family-friendly one-day event will also have music and drinks. Noon-5 p.m. July 26. Free admission, but guests should RSVP online. 1400 Porter, Detroit.eventbrite.com/e/sazon-latin-food-festival-2026-detroits-taste-of-latin-american-food-tickets-1981453295145.

Pig & Whiskey — Corktown

Moving away from downtown Ferndale, where it has called home for many years, the Pig & Whiskey barbecue and booze festival returns for 2026 with a new home in Corktown. Organizers are still keeping a lot under wraps — including set times for bands, which vendors will be there and even the exact location of event — but we know that Reverend Horton Heat, Goober & the Peas and the Verve Pipe are the headliners. July 30-Aug. 2. Tickets start at $10. Corktown, Detroit.pigandwhiskeycorktown.com.

Hot Sauce Festival — Masonic Temple Detroit

Reflecting the growing consumer demand for all things spicy, Detroit is getting its own hot sauce festival this summer. Thefamily-friendly eventwill give local hot sauce makers a chance to shine, and there will be entertainment and things to do for everyone, even if you aren't into setting your taste buds ablaze. There will be sanctioned eating competitions from U.K.-based group League of Fire, classes on how to get your hot sauce company off the ground and other local food vendors. 10 a.m. Aug. 1-2. $20 and up. 500 Temple, Detroit.Detroithotsaucefestival.com.

Ribs & R&B Weekend — Hart Plaza

This longstanding party is just as much about the music as it is focused on expertly prepared barbecue cuisine. Chefs from around the country will battle for trophies for "best ribs" and "best sauce." A lineup of musical artists will be announced later this year. Aug. 7-9. Free admission before 4 p.m. Fri. and before 1 p.m. Sat.-Sun. $15 after. 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit.ribsrnbmusicfestival.com.

Chutney Festival — Royal Oak

An indoor and outdoor event, the Chutney Festival showcases cuisine from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and elsewhere. This year there's also a bar, plus vendors, live music, DJs and other attractions. 5-10 p.m. Aug. 20. $7.13 and up. Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. 11 Mile, Royal Oak.eventbrite.com/e/chutney-festival-tickets-1981786775594.

Pickle Fest — Canterbury Village

For the love of all things brined and preserved, this fun festival for pickle enthusiasts has themed cocktails and pickle-inspired foods. The two-day bash has live music, a petting zoo for kids, photo opportunities and "pickle-themed surprises." Details are still coming together. Aug. 29-30. 2325 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion.canterburyvillage.com/event/pickle-fest. Canterbury Village also has a Taco & Tequila Fest June 12-14, a BBQ & Bacon Fest Aug. 21-23 and a Donut & Cider Fest Sept. 12-13.

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North Hagerstown sweeps team titles in Washington County track meet

North Hagerstown's boys extended their streak ofWashington CountyPublic Schools outdoor track & field team titles to six, while the Hubs girls snapped Smithsburg's four-year run and completed a North sweep of the team honors during the 2026 county championships at South Hagerstown on May 6.

Boys team scores

North Hagerstown 175; Smithsburg 150.5; Boonsboro 110; South Hagerstown 100.5; Clear Spring 84; Williamsport 37; Hancock 23.

Girls team scores

North Hagerstown 197; Smithsburg 123; Boonsboro 113; Clear Spring 112; South Hagerstown 98; Williamsport 41.

Boys individual results

100-- 1. Byron Snyder (Williamsport) 10.91; 2. Torin Sitter (South) 11.06; 3. Isaiah Seering (North) 11.10.

200-- 1. Torin Sitter (South) 22.41; 2. Byron Snyder (Williamsport) 22.55; 3. Wyatt Hegedus (Boonsboro) 23.09.

400-- 1. Torin Sitter (South) 49.24; 2. Clinton Otinkorang (South) 50.26; 3. Naythan Bwana (Boonsboro) 51.97.

800-- 1. Dylan Herbst (Smithsburg) 2:00.11; 2. Landon Call (North) 2:01.80; 3. Gage Crampton (Clear Spring) 2:02.49)

1,600-- 1. Dylan Herbst (Smithsburg) 4:29.23; 2. Landon Call (North) 4:29.37; 3. Walker Mason (North) 4:29.96.

3,200-- 1, Michael Wynkoop (Smithsburg) 9:54.05; 2. Walker Mason (North); 3. Grayson Wynkoop (Smithsburg).

110 hurdles-- 1. Daniel Apiou (Clear Spring) 14.83; 2. Thomas Owusu (North) 15.59; 3. Jonathan Morris (North) 16.01.

300 hurdles-- 1. Jonathan Morris (North) 43.85; 2. Michael Boller (South) 44.49; 3. Ish Badaki (Boonsboro) 45.24.

4x100 relay-- 1. South (Myles Clottey, Kareem Walton, Jameir Simms, Torin Sitter) 43.95; 2. Boonsboro 44.30; 3. North 45.49.

4x200 relay-- 1. North (Jared Anderson, Jonathan Morris, Carter Naylor, Isaiah Seering) 1:33.07; 2. Smithsburg 1:34.02; 3. Boonsboro 1:35.84.

4x400 relay-- 1. South (Clinton Otinkorang, Jameir Simms, Myles Clottey, Michael Boller) 3:32.94; 2. North 3:40.22; 3. Smithsburg 3:46.61.

4x800 relay-- 1. Smithsburg (Dylan Lowe, Grayson Wynkoop, Ernesto Mellott, Gavin Gross) 8:49.66; 2. North 8:58.73; 3. Clear Spring 9:02.21.

Shot put-- 1. Austin Dinsmore (Boonsboro) 45-8; 2. Brooks Myers (Clear Spring) 41-10 1/4; 3. Garett Forrest (North) 39-8 3/4.

Discus-- 1. Austin Dinsmore (Boonsboro) 136-4; 2. Brooks Myers (Clear Spring) 131-1; 3. Trevor Jessup (Smithsburg) 127-9.

High jump-- 1. Daniel Apiou (Clear Spring) 6-2; 2. Ish Badaki (Boonsboro) 6-0; 3. tie, Kareem Walton (South) and Michael Jackson (Smithsburg) 5-8.

Pole vault-- 1. Elias House (North) 11-0; 2. Brady Bruette (North) 11-0; 3. Derek Rummel (Smithsburg) 10-6.

Long jump-- 1. Byron Snyder (Williamsport) 20-11 1/2; 2. Jacob Tyler (Smithsburg) 20-9 1/2; 3. Landyn Clark (Hancock) 19-7.

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Triple jump-- 1. Daniel Apiou (Clear Spring) 44-2; 2. Naythan Bwana (Boonsboro) 40-6 1/2; 3. Rittenhouse Shuster (Smithsburg) 39-7 1/2.

Girls individual results

100-- 1. Annabelle Schaberl (North) 12.34; 2. Taraji Nartey (North) 1245; 3. Trinity Savage (South) 12.45.

200-- 1. Taraji Nartey (North) 25.94; 2. Annabelle Schaberl (North) 26.56; 3. Abigayle Fluharty (Boonsboro) 26.70.

400-- 1. Mackenzie Philp (North) 1:00.16; 2. Abigayle Fluharty (Boonsboro) 1:00.73; 3. Juliet Hodge (Clear Spring) 1:00.73.

800-- 1. Mackenzie Philp (North) 2:22.73; 2. Juliet Hodge (Clear Spring) 2:27.11; 3. Emily Franko (Boonsboro) 2:30.53.

1,600-- 1. Caroline Philp (North) 5:14.54; 2. Anna Ramanan (North) 5:34.47; 3. Emily Franko (Boonsboro) 5:41.98.

3,200-- 1. Anna Ramanan (North) 12:18.84; 2. Charlee Hajel (North) 13:22.62; 3. Madeline Schaberl (North) 13:34.51.

100 hurdles-- 1. Brielle Morales (Clear Spring) 15.97; 2. Anna Chamberlin (North) 15.99; 3. Kristen Gyamfi (South) 17.45.

300 hurdles-- 1. Dayanah Brunson (North) 50.45; 2. Brielle Enow (Clear Spring) 52.64; 3. Kristen Gyamfi (South) 52.82.

4x100 relay-- 1. Smithsburg (Acasia Todd, Melyssa Bard, Lilian Hade, Skyla Mastronardi) 49.91; 2. South 50.52; 3. Boonsboro 50.84.

4x200 relay-- 1. South (Chloe Gietka, Ajayah Alexander, Wynter Cephus, Trinity Savage) 1:45.34; 2. Smithsburg 1:47.70; 3. Boonsboro 1:52.26.

4x400 relay-- 1. North (Taraji Nartey, Dayanah Brunson, Anna Ramanan, Caroline Philp) 4:24.79; 2. Clear Spring 4:35.04; 3. Smithsburg 4:37.89.

4x800 relay-- 1. North (Caroline Philp, Brianna Mathews, Anabelle Myers, Mackenzie Philp) 10:51.13; 2. Boonsboro 11:08.49; 3. Smithsburg 12:08.16.

Shot put-- 1. Sarah Mohler (Boonsboro) 35-9 1/2; 2. Katelyn Moffitt (Clear Spring) 35-8 1/2; 3. Sidney Turner (Boonsboro) 32-10 1/2.

Discus-- 1. Sidney Turner (Boonsboro) 122-3; 2. Sarah Mohler (Boonsboro) 113-5; 3. Katelyn Moffitt (Clear Spring) 98-3.

High jump-- 1. Skyla Mastronardi (Smithsburg) 5-4; 2. Hadley Elwood (Clear Spring) 5-4; 3. Anna Chamberlin (North) 5-0.

Pole vault-- 1. Evelyn Briggs (Boonsboro) 9-6; 2. Audrey Roberts (Clear Spring) 9-0; 3. Lilian Hade (Smithsburg) 8-6.

Long jump-- 1. Trinity Savage (South) 17-7 1/2; 2. Chloe Gietka (South) 16-11; 3. Alyssa Merriman (Williamsport) 15-3 1/2.

Triple jump-- 1. Chloe Gietka (South) 36-8 1/2; 2. Binta Macalou (North) 33-8; 3. Hadley Elwood (Clear Spring) 32-3 1/2.

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Vote for Journal Star girls athlete of the week for April 27-May 2, presented by CEFCU

After plenty of solid spring sports performers over the last week, here are the Journal Star high school girls athlete of the week nominees for April 27-May 2, presented by CEFCU.

Head towww.pjstar.com/sportsto vote. The poll closes at noon Friday. Information about the nominees is below.

If you have a nominee for the honor, email us atsports@pjstar.comor tag us onX @pjstarsports. Last week,Jaeleigh Decker of the Pekin softball teamwas voted the Journal Star high school girls athlete of the week for April 20-25, presented by CEFCU.

Brianna Johnson, Richwoods track

The senior helped the Knights win the Peoria All-City girls track meet championship on Wednesday, April 29. She won the 100 in 12.49, edging teammate Jaydah Green. Johnson finished second in the 200 to Green in 26.33, then finished second to Green in the 400 in 1:00.43. Johnson led off the Knights' 4x100 relay winner in 50.15.

Jaydah Green, Richwoods track

The senior finished second in the 100 to teammate Brianna Johnson in 12.70, a personal best. Green won the 200 in a personal-best 26.33, edging Johnson. Green won the 400 in 59.88, edging runner-up Johnson. And Green anchored Richwoods' 4x100 relay winner in 50.15.

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Kylea Seidell, Pekin softball

The Dragons senior hit three home runs to lead Pekin softball to a 16-7 win over Lincoln on April 29. She had seven RBIs on a three-run homer in the first inning, solo shot in the fifth and another three-run homer in the sixth. She hit .417 with three homers and eight RBIs in three games for the week.

Rylee Dare, Eureka softball

The junior pitcher threw a no-hitter in a 15-0 win over Fieldcrest on April 29. She worked four innings, walked two, struck out eight and also contributed a pair of doubles at the plate. She took a 14-game hitting streak into this week.

Addie McClure, Morton soccer

The senior forward notched a hat trick in a 9-0 win over East Peoria on Tuesday, April 28. The Potters took a 15-1-1 record into this week.

Dave Eminian is the Journal Star senior writer and sports columnist, and covers Bradley men's basketball, the Rivermen and Chiefs. He writes the Cleve In The Eve sports column for pjstar.com. He can be reached at deminian@pjstar.com. Follow him on X.com @icetimecleve.

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Oprah’s new book club pick made her feel ‘transported.’ What did she choose?

Oprah Winfrey’slatestbook club pickis a new novel from a beloved literary voice.

Winfrey chose“John of John”by Douglas Stuart, theNational Book Award-nominated authorof “Shuggie Bain” and “Young Mungo.” “John of John” traces a complex father-son relationship against the backdrop of a small textile and farming town on a northern Scottish isle.

“I felt transported,” Winfrey said in a statement. “I could feel every aspect of this remote community where tradition and judgment quietly shaped everyone’s life. Douglas Stuart brilliantly weaved a layered, compelling and yet so intimate a story of identity, what it means to belong, and the courage to claim your own truth.”

Oprah’s Book Club pick for May: ‘John of John’ by Douglas Stuart

“John of John,” one ofUSA TODAY’s most anticipated booksof 2026, follows a young, broke graduate as he returns from art school to his hometown. John-Calum Macleod must weather the disappointed eye of his sheep farmer and devoutly religious father, who is distressed by how his son has changed and grown into himself in college.

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Winfrey calls the novel a "complex and compelling tale that ultimately showcases the transformational power of love in a hostile and judgmental world."

Stuart pulls from his own background as a fashion designer to create the textile community and art student protagonist in “John of John.” This novel continues to explore the parent-child dynamics Stuart dug into in “Shuggie Bain” and “Young Mungo.” His books often interrogate how expectations in small, conservative hometowns can be at odds with his protagonists’ gender and sexuality.

“The phone call from Oprah telling me she loved my book and wanted to share it with her book club will always be one of the greatest, and most surreal, calls of my life,” Stuart wrote in a statement. “What an incredible honor. I grew up in a home without books but we always loved stories and storytelling. Oprah's was the first book club I saw on television, the first to say that books are for everyone and that everyone is welcome. For three decades she has been bringing writers and readers together and I can’t express how thrilling and humbling it is to become a small part of that legacy.”

Clare Mulroy is USA TODAY’s Books Reporter, where she covers buzzy releases, chats with authors and dives into the culture of reading. Find heron Instagram, subscribe to our weeklyBooks newsletteror tell her what you’re reading atcmulroy@usatoday.com.

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How ‘The Other Bennet Sister’ Reimagined the Overlooked Sibling in ‘Pride and Prejudice’

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One of the most anticipated new shows this spring is centered around a character from a novel that came out more than 200 years ago.The Other Bennet Sister, which premieres on BritBox today for North American viewers, follows the story of Mary Bennet, the middle sister in the group of siblings at the heart of Jane Austen’s belovedPride and Prejudice. The series, which has alreadybroken viewership records after debuting in the UKand becomea fast favorite with Janeites on TikTok, itself is an adaptation from a modern novel that continued Austen’s tale:Janice Hadlow’s 2020 novelof the same name.

“She’s probably one of the most relatable Bennet sisters. Maybe that’s just me projecting because I find her relatable,” says Tanya Reynolds, who plays Caroline Bingley, in a new behind-the-scenes video with the cast. “She’s on the outside all the time. She just feels odd, and other people have made her feel odd.”

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In this exclusive behind-the-scenes video shared withT&C, the cast reveals how the character of Mary Bennet speaks to a modern audience. “It’s Mary’s transformation from wallflower to winner. It’s time for her to shine,” says actorRichard E. Grant, who takes on the role of the family patriarch, Mr. Bennet, in the video. “It feels like it’s written completely in the spirit of Jane Austen, so it feels as authentic as it can be, reimagined in the 21st century.”

The first three episodes ofThe Other Bennet Sisterare now streaming on BritBox. The remaining seven episodes will continue to drop weekly on Wednesdays through June 24.

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8 Singers and Groups Who Have Canceled or Postponed Their Tours in 2026

At least eight singers, duos and bands have made major changes to their live performance schedules in 2026

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• Dolly Parton and Barry Manilow put off their Las Vegas residencies to deal with health issues

• Meghan Trainor canceled her entire summer tour to focus on her growing family after welcoming a daughter via surrogate

FromDolly Parton's Las Vegas residency toPost MaloneandJelly Roll's stadium tour, 2026 has already seen a string of high-profile shows get axed or pushed back — and the year isn't even half over.

Whether it's health issues, growing families or creative delays, artists across every genre have been forced to pull the plug on their upcoming dates.

As Malone told fans via his Instagram Stories in May 2026, "what we were trying to do, and what's possible,isn't really lining up," a sentiment that's defined much of the year in live music so far.

Here's every singer, duo or group who have canceled or postponed their tour or residency so far this year.

Post Malone and Jelly Roll

In May 2026, Malone (né Austin Post) canceled the first six shows of his Big Ass Stadium Tour with Jelly Roll so he could finish his upcoming 40-track albumThe Eternal Buzz.

"Truth is, I promised y’all beautiful people new music, and I don’t have the time to finish it before tour starts," he explained on his Instagram Stories. "We ain’t ready for tour just yet, so I’m making the decision to push the tour back about 3 weeks to get this music done."

The show, which was set to begin on May 13, will now start on June 9 in Charlotte, N.C.

Dolly Parton

Over six months afterpostponing her Las Vegas residency, Parton announced in anInstagram Reelthat she wascanceling the showto recover from ongoing health issues regarding her kidney stones.

"The good news is I'm responding really well to meds and treatments, and I'm improving every day," the "9 to 5" singer said in May 2026. "Now, the bad news is that it's gonna take me a little while before I'm up to stage performance level because some of the meds and treatments make me a little swimmy-headed, as my grandma used to say."

Though Parton didn't reveal any future plans to perform live, she has been "rewriting and reworking"Dolly: A True Original Musical,which is set to debut on Broadway later this year.

Zayn Malik

Zayn Malikcanceled all of hisU.S. tour datesfor his KONNAKOL Tour following asudden hospitalizationfrom an undisclosed illness.

The One Direction alum shared on his Instagram Stories that while he's "recovering" and plans to "be better and stronger than before," he decided to reduce the number of his upcoming live shows.

Though he canceled dates in Dublin and Birmingham, he added a date in Manchester, U.K. Malik's first performance is now set for May 23 in London.

Meghan Trainor

Months afterwelcoming a daughtervia surrogate,Meghan Trainorannounced in April that she hadcanceled the entiretyof her Get in Girl Tour, which was set to begin in June 2026.

"Balancing the release of a new album, preparing for a nationwide tour, and welcoming our new baby girl to our growing family of five has just been more than I can take on right now, and I need to be home and present for each and all of them at this time," the Grammy-winning singer wrote on her Instagram Stories.

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Trainor added that though canceling was the "right decision" for her family, she promised fans that she would "be back soon."

Neil Young

In February 2026,Neil Youngshared that he was scrapping his planned U.K. and European tour with his band, Chrome Hearts.

The run was set to kick off in June 2026 in Bodelva, England, but Young offered no explanation for the sudden cancellation, perBillboard.

“I have decided to take a break and will not be touring Europe this time,” the legendary musician wrote on hiswebsite. “Thanks to everyone who bought tickets. I’m sorry to let you down, but this is not the time."

Demi Lovato

Demi Lovatopostponed her It's Not That Deep Tour bycanceling five performances"to protect" her health.

She wrote on her Instagram Stories that she "overextended what may be possible" while prepping for the run and that she needed more time to "rest and rehearse."

The first showkicked offon April 13 in Orlando, Fla., and will run for 18 dates in North America.

Barry Manilow

Barry Manilowhas had toreschedule a number of his live performances, including his Las Vegas residency, since December 2025 as he's been recovering from a lobectomy following a stage 1 lung cancer diagnosis.

While announcing the cancellation of his May shows in Vegas, he told fans via his Instagram Stories that he was "making great progress," but his doctor did not give him the all-clear to perform.

"All the training and exercising I've put in is paying off," Manilow wrote. "He did say, however, that I'm not quite ready for Vegas. This means I won't be able to return for our May shows at Westgate Las Vegas."

Manilow added that he's expected to return to the residency in July and still plans to perform his U.K. dates in June, perBillboard.

The Pussycat Dolls

The Pussycat Dollsdealt a major blow to North American fans in May 2026,cancelingnearly all of the U.S. dates on their highly anticipated PCD FOREVER reunion tour.

The group, currently comprised ofNicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts, called the decision "difficult" in theirInstagramannouncement but offered no explanation for the sudden cuts.

The Pussycat Dolls are still set to perform during the OUTLOUD Music Festival at WeHo Pride on June 6, and their U.K. and European dates, set to begin in September, remain intact.

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If you are traveling the next few days, you could experience some weather-induced travel delays across parts of the country from a few fresh weather systems.

A new system will form across the central U.S. Monday, before spreading into the interior Northeast and Ohio Valley on Tuesday. It will eventually impact the major cities of the Northeast on Wednesday and Thursday. on This same system will trigger thunderstorms for the Midwest on Monday and for the South at least on Tuesday and Wednesday. Travel across these areas could be impacted, so take extra time for flights and road travel.

This same system will trigger thunderstorms for the Midwest on Monday and for the South at least on Tuesday and Wednesday. Travel across these areas could be impacted, so take extra time for flights and road travel.

The West will also see a new system moving ashore Sunday with showers spreading into the Intermountain West Monday and Tuesday.

Keep in mind that the trees and grasses are in full swing in many areas, as well. Pollen sufferers will want to account for that in any outdoor plans. You can see how far north the pollen has gotten in maps at the end of this article.

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