According to the Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center’s outlook, precipitation levels are expected to remain above normal from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic through the end of April, especially for Northeast Texas, North Louisiana, Arkansas, eastern Oklahoma and southern Missouri.

If you were hoping for sunny skies on Easter for picnics and egg hunts, you may make backup plans. Storms are expected across much of the state.

The most worrisome rain and storms are heading for the central United States, but much of the nation will see rain as Easter approaches.