Weekend will be mostly cloudy and cool in Boston before the temperature goes up towards the end of the weekend.

The flags have been planted every year since 2010 in memory and honor of every man and woman who gave his or her life defending America since the Revolutionary War.

Cold, wet and windy days in Massachusetts could finally transition into warmer, more familiar conditions for this point in the season, as Memorial Day approaches. Scattered showers could continue Friday night,

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Whether you're headed to a parade or chowing down at a summer kickoff barbecue, here are the key closures to note.

More than 37,000 American Flags were placed on Boston Common ahead of Memorial Day, part of a breathtaking annual tribute.

On Saturday, May 24, drivers are encouraged to avoid morning travel with traffic expected to be lightest in the evening On Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26, traffic is expected to be heaviest during peak hours of 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

While this weekend is looking like the weather will still be chillier than what people might like for the unofficial start of summer, it is at least looking drier with temperatures warming up Memorial Day. After a last season Nor'easter soaked the state this week, the weather is expected to get better heading to this weekend.

A coastal storm later this week will bring several hours of heavy rain, gusty northeast winds and some minor flooding.