Memorial Day marks the rise of the 'wellness weekend,' with Americans using time off to optimize energy, sleep, and longevity.

Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.

Not only is Memorial Day celebrated in May, but several other holidays that honor those in the military as well.

There’s a 30% chance of showers moving in after 11 p.m. Sunday night and a 40% chance of showers Monday morning before 11 a.m. Otherwise, Memorial Day will be partly sunny with a high around 71 degrees. We could see the warmest temperatures of the year so far later in the week. Wednesday is expected to reach 92 degrees.

Texas travelers preparing for Memorial Day weekend should anticipate heavy traffic on interstate corridors in the Houston area. The Texas Department of Transportation shared traffic forecasts for several major highways in Texas.

Here is what to expect when traveling throughout Arizona on Memorial Day weekend, including traffic issues, event coverage and weather updates.

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

In-N-Out Burger: The Irvine-based chain is inviting loved ones of fallen heroes to share their memories at inosalutes.com. Participants have the opportunity to enter a contest to win 365 meal cards, worth approximately $4,700. In-N-Out has a link to the tribute page on its website. in-n-out.com