Early spring warmth set to expand across central, eastern US

In the wake of a disruptive winter storm across the Plains and Midwest and a meandering storm just off the New England coast, a moderating trend in temperatures is on tap for millions of Americans into next week.

The wintry mess that has targeted the central United States in recent days will slowly give way to moderating conditions through the weekend.

As the storm continues to progress eastward, it will help to eject the coastal storm away from the East coast, where it has been stuck in a bit of an atmospheric roadblock, causing it to remain nearly stationary for a time.

The core of the warm weather will begin to shift eastward into the weekend, extending from the Southeast into portions of the interior Northeast.

The effects from the Atlantic storm will continue to be felt, however, as coastal communities will struggle to warm up courtesy of sea breeze.

Into the day on Sunday, warmth will continue to expand from the Plains to the East Coast as a ridge of high pressure bulges northward. Motorists traveling along Interstate 70 anywhere from Baltimore to Denver can expect widespread 60s and 70s along their route. Temperatures in the upper 50s and 60s will be more common farther north along Interstate 80 during the day on Sunday.

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By Monday, 60s and 70s will continue to expand northward into the Interstate 80 corridor, spanning from the East Coast to the Rocky Mountains.

As the temperatures continue to rise into the spring season, an increasingly strong case of cabin fever is building up amongst Americans as more and more stay-at-home orders are being issued nationwide. While local, state and federal laws should be followed, the upcoming forecast should not be of any hindrance to those seeking some fresh air outside.

In places like Louisville and Nashville, daily high temperatures are expected to top out in the 70s through the middle of next week, providing multiple opportunities to get outside or at the very least, open up the windows to let some fresh air in.

The persistent stretch of above-average temperatures across the mid-South and Ohio Valley will likely accelerate the spring foliage bloom through next week. Along with the greener conditions expected, a rise in seasonal allergy cases will not be far behind.

As the sniffling and sneezing associated with allergies begins to increase, it is more important now than ever before to remember to properly cover your mouth and wash your hands to avoid spreading germs.

Also, to avoid an additional influx in doctor's offices, it is important to know the differing symptoms between seasonal allergies and COVID-19.

As the temperatures rise into next week across the Eastern states, chances for showers and thunderstorms will also increase. The typical "April showers" will likely target portions of the Midwest, mid-Mississippi Valley and mid-South during the day on Monday and expand eastward toward the East Coast into Tuesday.

While no single area across the mid-South and Ohio Valley are expected to face a serious threat for flooding through early next week, the heat and humidity will be in place, providing the potential fuel for locally heavy rain.

The above-average warmth will likely begin to erode away across the Great Lakes and Northeast into the middle and latter parts of next week as a storm system is expected to dive southward from Canada, ushering in chillier air.

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