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MORE RAIN: Rain and not snow will be making a return to the state Thursday with a quick moving storm that will move through on Good Friday. Rainfall will be light across the northern half of the state with up to a half inch possible with heavier amounts nearing an inch across the south. Severe weather is possible with this storm, but its too early to determine the threat as yet. The storm will be quickly out of the state early Saturday morning leaving behind clearing and warmer conditions. Readings this weekend will rebound close to if not at the climatic average for mid to late April (Upper 50s to middle 60s)

AFTER EASTER: Late on Easter Night another storm moves in with chances of showers and thunderstorms returning to the state. Severe Weather could be possible with this storm as well. This will last into Monday and early Tuesday.

FLOODING: River flooding continues along the Mississippi River where it had crested north of Dubuque. It is nearing crest in Dubuque now and will crest later this week further downstream. The West Fork Des Moines River remains in flood at Estherville and Humboldt. The Little Sioux River is in flood at Spencer and Linn Grove. The Big Sioux River remains over flood stage at Akron and Hawarden and the Missouri River is above flood stage at Nebraska City NE. Any additional rainfall will prolong flooding in these areas and may lead to secondary crests along the rivers.