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Weekend Storms Threaten Severe Weather, Easter Chill
4 Apr
Summary
- Saturday brings a slight risk of severe storms with damaging winds and heavy rain.
- Easter Sunday will be chilly with temperatures in the 40s and possible snowflakes.
- Temperatures will rebound mid-week, reaching the 50s by Wednesday.
The weekend forecast indicates a significant shift in weather patterns, beginning with a chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. Some of these storms could become strong to severe, posing risks of damaging winds exceeding 60 mph and heavy rainfall, with an isolated tornado not ruled out. The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of the region under a slight risk for severe weather on Saturday.
A cold front is expected to move through by late Saturday night, bringing cooler temperatures and breezy conditions. Overnight lows are forecast to drop into the mid-30s. This colder air will persist into Easter Sunday, which will feature mostly cloudy skies and chilly, breezy conditions. High temperatures will be in the low to mid-40s, with wind chills in the 30s to low 40s, and a chance of snowflakes.
Looking ahead to the start of the week, Monday will remain chilly with a chance of rain showers and high temperatures in the upper 40s. By mid-week, high pressure builds in, leading to drier conditions with a mix of sun and clouds on Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures will rise into the mid-50s by Wednesday.
More rain is possible on Thursday, with temperatures climbing into the upper 60s, followed by a return to milder weather with sunshine and highs in the lower 60s by Friday.
