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April is trying to go out with a bang as this weekend brings stormy weather, including the potential for severe thunderstorms, to the Central U.S. with other pockets of storms elsewhere across the country.
The low pressure system that moves into Ontario will continue to advance to the east on Sunday. A cold front associated with the low pressure will be forced through the Northeast. There could be some drizzle or light showers in the morning. Then, a better chance for rain showers and perhaps a few thunderstorms arrive in the afternoon and evening.
The second low pressure system will inch east on Sunday, moving from the southern Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. A cold front will also be associated with this low and will move across the Central U.S. Expect widespread rain showers and thunderstorms throughout the Plains and Mississippi Valley throughout the day. These rain and storms will also spread into the Midwest and Great Lakes as the day progresses.
Like Saturday, there will be a concern for heavy rainfall and severe weather across the Central U.S. Within thunderstorms, be on the lookout for damaging wind gusts, large hail and perhaps a few strong thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches will be common, triggering concerns for flooding.
The Pacific storm system will also push farther inland for the conclusion of the weekend. Rain showers will soak the coast of Washington and Oregon, while rain and higher elevation snow continues for the rest of the Northwest, Great Basin, Rockies and Front Range.
A few spots miss out on the soggy weather. This includes the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, which will still be firmly under high pressure. Most of California into the Desert Southwest will also luck out and stay dry.
Sunday temperatures stay similar to Saturday’s highs. Expect 30s and 40s for the higher elevations of the Mountain West as well as the northern Plains and far Upper Mississippi Valley. The Northwest, Great Basin, Rockies and central Plains will experience the 50s and 60s, as will the Northeast. Otherwise, expect widespread 70s and 80s, with 90s once again in southern Texas and Florida.