Florida beach lovers could be facing a summer of smelly seaweed because the amount of sargassum in the Atlantic has hit an all-time high. The University of South Florida’s Oceanography Lab tracks this giant mass of seaweed, so we asked them about this new record and what it could mean for the beach season.

Mother’s Day looks stormy along the Gulf Coast, so plan for brunch indoors from New Orleans to Mobile over to Jacksonville. After a wet Friday and Saturday, the Northeast will dry out and warm up nicely on Sunday. Record heat is possible across the Northern Plains with plenty of highs in the 80s and 90s, while rain returns to the Pacific Northwest.

Severe storms are expected across the Southeast Thursday afternoon and evening. The highest risk for severe weather will be across Tennessee, northern parts of Georgia and Alabama, the western Carolinas and nearby portions of Kentucky and Virginia. Strong winds and large hail will be the main threats, although an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Hail up to 2 inches in diameter will be possible in places like Chattanooga, Knoxville and Asheville.

Ready for a week of cosmic wonders? From Asteroid 9 Metis shining bright on May 9 to the Full Flower Moon on May 12, this week’s sky is packed with must-see events. Don’t miss the rare lunar occultations of Spica and Antares, plus the Eta Lyrids meteor shower lighting up the sky. Grab your binoculars and look up - you won’t want to miss a second of this celestial show!

Apple snails are an invasive species generally banned from import and movement across state lines. Watch this video to learn about the environmental destruction they can cause, the potentially deadly risk to humans and why wildlife officials in southern states like Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and Louisiana want you to look out for the snails’ bright pink eggs.