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Severe Storm Threat Follows Unseasonal Warm-Up Across U.S.

Record highs in the Midwest, Northeast, and California give way to storms and cooler temperatures this weekend.

Children excitedly collect Easter eggs at Phillis Wheatley Park in San Antonio on April 8, 2023. This year, San Antonio has a chance of storms overnight Saturday into early Easter Sunday.
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Overview

  • Chicago faces a slight risk of severe thunderstorms Friday night into early Saturday, with threats including hail, damaging winds, and heavy downpours.
  • Temperatures in Chicago and Northeast Ohio are expected to hit the low 80s on Friday, marking the first 80-degree day of the season in these regions.
  • Boston is forecast to reach near 80°F on Saturday before cooler, seasonal temperatures return on Easter Sunday.
  • The Bay Area is experiencing minor heat risks for vulnerable populations as inland temperatures climb into the 70s, contrasting with coastal fog and cooler conditions.
  • Slow-moving cold fronts will bring widespread rain and a sharp drop in temperatures across affected regions by the weekend, signaling a return to typical spring weather.