The current pleasant stretch of weather across the Midwest will not lastinto the weekend, much to the dismay for those with outdoor plans.A storm from the Rockies will spread rain and thunderstorms over themid-Mississippi Valley on Saturday. At the same time, a cold front will push abit of rain into the upper Great Lakes.
Rain and thunderstorms will encompass more of the Midwest on Sunday. TheOhio Valley, however, could be where the heaviest rain pours down. You may wantto consider rescheduling or moving any picnic or outdoor gathering indoors.
Story by AccuWeather.com Senior Meteorologist Kristina Pydynowski
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