As Americans celebrate summer’s last big weekend, a vast majority of the nation will do so without significant weather impacts. But Mother Nature does look to dampen the holiday weekend spirits for parts of the Plains and Gulf Coast.

While dry elsewhere, much of the U.S. will be running cooler than average, which may make those last-minute vacations feel a bit brisk. Below-average temperatures are expected to settle in through at least Labor Day.

Saturday: Sunshine State becomes the soggy state

As we begin the weekend, let’s get to the bad news first. Rain chances are up across Florida and the southern and northern Plains on Saturday and Sunday.

Florida’s soggy stretch with afternoon thunderstorms might limit beach time for some, but early risers can still hit the sand with plenty of

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