Tracking increasing storm chances this weekend

SATURDAY: Today will still be dry for outside plans with highs around 70 degrees. Winds will be calmer from the northwest at 5-10 mph. Scattered showers and storms pop up after sundown.

EASTER SUNDAY: Conditions are likely drier for sunrise services, but have a backup plan north of I-70 where slim rain chances exist in the morning. Temperatures will warm into the 70s despite mostly cloudy skies. With this increase in temperatures we're tracking a 1/5 risk for severe storms Sunday evening, particularly for large hail north of I-70.

EXTENDED: A Weather Alert Day has been issued for Monday as more widespread strong to severe storms are possible with the threat of strong winds, hail, and tornadoes. Activity could already be severe early Monday, but if we stay clear and become increasingly unstable, the environment could produce heavier severe storms by the afternoon and evening. Regardless there is already a good chance for severe weather several days out from this system so remain weather aware.