Rain Tapers Off, US Warms for Mother's Day

Weather conditions across much of the United States are improving after several days of rain, with most regions expecting warmer temperatures and increased sunshine heading into Mother's Day weekend. Spotty showers and isolated thunderstorms may persist in areas like Central Illinois, Omaha, Maryland, and the Northeast through Thursday, but rain is expected to taper off by Friday. High temperatures will generally range from the upper 60s to mid-80s, with the Midwest and Plains being the warmest. The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are forecast to reach highs in the 70s. The Southeast may continue to see periodic rain and cooler weather into early next week. Rain chances are expected to return for many areas by Tuesday, but the overall trend points to mild and sunny weather in the near term.