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.

VFW Post 124 in Beaverton hosts a ceremony to honor the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces. The event includes live music, a military aircraft flyover, and a POW/MIA ceremony. Seating is first come, first served.

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.