Memorial Day: The Unofficial Start to Summer

Memorial Day: The history of the holiday

Long before it became an unofficial start of summer, a day removed from work and an excuse for family gatherings, Memorial Day had a much more somber and controversial meaning.

Memorial Day: The Unofficial Start to Summer

Peoria, IL (WMBD) - Back before the 1970s Memorial Day was observed on the 30th of May. Now it's observed on the last Monday of the month of May. Normal High78° (May 26th)Normal Low56° (May 26th)Coldest High52° (5/30/1889)Coldest Low34° (5/25/1992)Warmest High98° (5/30/1934)Warmest Low73° (5/30/1895)Wettest1.94” (5/25/2020)*Data gathered by the National Weather Service With Memorial Day being at the end of the month, just before the start of met…

Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of summer, but Colorado’s wildfire season is already underway

With the Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, Colorado officials are calling on residents and visitors to be responsible in an effort to prevent wildfires. Drought conditions vary across Colorado, with some areas experiencing extreme drought and other locations showing no drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. But wildfires can occur regardless of drought conditions. “You never want to be that person t…

Stop wildfires before they start: Memorial Day and summer safety tips

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