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  1. Subtropical Storm Beryl continues to slowly move west-southwestward with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph.
  2. Winds gusted to 86 mph in Douglas Pass, Colorado today! Wow!
  3. Crazy temperature difference in the Chicago area...62 near the lake at Waukegan, Ill. to 90 at Aurora, Ill. #chicago
  4. Beryl will bring some much needed rain to parts of the Southeast. ow.ly/baJji
  5. Quarter-sized hail and tree blown onto the road near the Tappan Zee Bridge in New York from a dangerous, nearly stationary thunderstorm.
  6. Severe thunderstorms threatening NYC, to Allentown, Pa. and Harrisburg, Pa. this afternoon...damaging winds, hail, and blinding downpours.
  7. At least 20 people already rescued from strong rip currents at Tybee Island, Ga. this afternoon as Beryl churns offshore. #Beryl
  8. What town holds the honor of celebrating the first Memorial Day? At least seven towns claim the honor. ow.ly/baDMl
  9. Latest on Beryl, sustained winds are 45 mph and located about 330 miles ENE of Jacksonville, Fla.
  10. Stormy start to Memorial Day weekend... ow.ly/baptQ
  11. Subtropical Storm Beryl will roll into the Southeast this weekend, bringing drought-stricken areas much needed rain.
  12. RT @adrien_veilleux: Rough seas & rip currents a big concern today for beach-goers from Daytona Beach up to Hilton Head. Be safe my friends!
  13. Bud has now weakened to a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph.
  14. Thunderstorms rumbling from Iowa to northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin at this hour... Watch out for downpours and frequent lightning!
  15. Bud has weakened into a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. Bud topped out as Category 3 hurricane Thursday night.
  16. Subtropical Storm Beryl has formed off the Southeast coast with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph.
  17. RT @usweatherexpert: D'Oh, tornado reported near Homer, KS moving NE. #kswx
  18. Golf ball- and half dollar-sized hail in Worth & Putnam counties, MO. Quarter-sized hail in Ringgold county, Iowa.
  19. Record high May temps in Cartwright (86F) & Goose (90F), Canada. Yet 600mi N, a blizzard warning for parts of Quebec!
  20. Hurricane #Bud mellowing as it approaches Mexico coast. Still expecting landfall this evening. ow.ly/b9WJ8