Overview
- Forecasters on Thursday said the warm surge will push many areas into the 70s and 80s through Saturday before a cooler air mass arrives early next week.
- Rain coverage is expected to increase Saturday afternoon and evening, with the most widespread showers and some thunder likely overnight into early Sunday.
- Easter Sunday brings a passing cold front, and several local offices now expect rain early in the day with clearing later in some regions while others see showers shift in during the afternoon.
- A limited severe threat late Saturday into early Sunday remains possible in a few areas, mainly for brief damaging winds and small hail rather than a widespread tornado outbreak.
- Most places are projected to see about a half-inch to an inch of rain with pockets near 1–2 inches, followed by a marked cooldown to the 40s and 50s next week that could also deliver needed rainfall to drought‑stressed spots.