On April 19, forecasters said severe thunderstorms were a threat to parts of the middle and lower Mississippi Valley and the Southern Plains, and the risk could grow into Easter Sunday on April 20. The thunderstorms there could produce severe wind, hail and a few tornadoes, the weather service said.

Scattered showers and storms are possible in several waves today as a cold front slowly sags across the Ohio Valley. Not a complete washout as there will be dry hours as well. Gusty winds may produce some minor tree damage or a few power outages.

Multiple rounds of rain and storms are expected this weekend, and there is a risk of severe storms Friday and Saturday evenings. Here's what to know.