National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

No April Fools joke here, widespread rain chances remain in the forecast across the area through tonight. Scattered thunderstorms will also be possible, with the strongest storms capable of small hail. Winds through much of the night will be easterly, turning more northerly closer to sunrise Thursday for areas near and north of the state line. Shower chances lingering into at least the first half of the day on Thursday, with a drier afternoon expected. Another upper level disturbance will bring rain chances on Friday, mainly to northern and eastern portions of the area. The upcoming weekend looks dry. Expect breezy conditions the rest of the week, mainly out of the northwest.