US Weather: High Pressure Brings Warmth, Storm Risks

A high-pressure system is driving a warming trend and dry, sunny conditions across much of the eastern and central U.S., including the Carolinas, Alabama, and Michigan, through the workweek. The Carolinas will see temperatures rise from the 70s to low 80s by Friday, with pleasant weather expected for Easter weekend before rain chances return early next week. Chicago and the Midwest are experiencing variable spring weather with cooler lakeside temperatures and highs in the upper 70s by Friday, but face increasing risks of strong to severe storms on Thursday and Friday, with rain and cooler weather arriving for Easter weekend. Arkansas and the River Valley will have warm, windy days before potential severe storms by Friday. Michigan is currently enjoying calm, sunny weather, but rain is expected Thursday night into Friday. Overall, above-average warmth and mostly dry conditions are expected to persist through the weekend, with unsettled weather likely to return at the start of next week.