Strong spring system to bring soaking rain, gusty winds

Friday's snowfall was quick to cave to March's sun angle and the above-average temperatures we saw over the weekend, allowing a lot of it to melt. 

Further melting is expected as the work week kicks off with a soaking rain and milt temperatures. 

Before leaving, make sure to have the rain gear on hand and keep it by your side throughout the day. A strong spring system over the Midwest will help swing a wave of rich moisture our way, allowing rain chances to increase after sunrise. 

This will make for periods of rain, which could fall heavy at times, especially during the late afternoon and evening hours. Highs will continue to remain mild, mainly due to a roaring southeasterly wind. We’ll peak in the low 60s, though peak wind gusts may range between 35-40 mph at times. As of this morning, there is no wind advisory for our counties, but many to our south have been placed under such advisory.

Severe weather potential is very low during the day, but increases slightly into early Tuesday morning as the low spirals close by. Rain by mid-morning Tuesday should be less intense, passing through in a more scattered fashion. When it is all said and done, most will be able to pick up 1"-2". 

Despite the downward trend in rain chances, winds remain strong, gusting up to 35 to 40 mph. This will leave highs in the 50s before a cold front cools us back into the 40s for Wednesday. After a day in the 40s, we quickly climb back into the 50s on Thursday and near 60s ahead of Easter weekend. A slim rain chances arrive Friday, with slightly higher chances moving in Saturday.