Storms Possible Through Saturday, Clear Weather Expected for Easter Sunday

As of Friday afternoon, a few isolated storms had already formed across the area, but none of them were serious. Storms are likely to continue into the late evening, primarily in the northern and southern parts of the watching area. A cold front was moving south at 4 p.m., and strong winds from the north were following it. However, stronger winds from the southwest have halted the front, and it may temporarily shift north through early evening.

Regardless of the front's location, thunderstorms are still likely in the eastern parts of the area due to mid-level moistening, which will increase lift and facilitate storm formation. The best news is that the worst weather is likely to stay to the east of the region, where there is more rain ahead of the dryline.

The cold front will move further south overnight. Behind the front, temperatures will drop a lot. They will be in the low 40s in the northwest and the low 60s in the southeast.

On Saturday, an upper-level trough will come into the area. This will increase atmospheric lift, making it more likely for widespread showers and thunderstorms to occur in the late afternoon and evening.

Looking ahead, Easter Sunday appears to be another nice day outside. There may be a few showers and storms in the early morning, but the weather is expected to clear up by the afternoon, making for a nice, dry vacation. Monday should still have calm weather, but starting Tuesday and going through the end of the week, there may be daily chances of thunderstorms in the area.

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