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April warmup to surge across the eastern US

Temperatures are forecast to soar 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit above normal by midweek across the East.

By Alyssa Smithmyer, AccuWeather Meteorologist

Published Apr 10, 2022 5:00 AM EDT | Updated Apr 11, 2022 12:21 PM EDT

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A large storm system brought unseasonably icy weather from the Great Lakes down to mountainous parts of the Southeast on April 8, including snow, sleet and hail in the same system.

Much warmer weather is in the forecast for the eastern half of the nation this week following several days where an intrusion of cold air made it feel like March or even February in some places, AccuWeather forecasters say.

Sunday morning, unseasonably chilly air held firm across parts of the eastern United States. Residents in the Northeast recorded temperatures ranging in the 30s and 40s. Across the higher elevations of western New York, western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, snow fell into the midday hours. Much of the Tennessee Valley and portions of the Carolinas, Alabama, and Georgia, were under either freeze warnings or frost advisories due to the low temperatures into early Sunday.

While milder conditions already started to be felt on Sunday across portions of the Ohio Valley and the Southeast, forecasters expect the temperature rise will increase in these areas and expand through much of the eastern part of the U.S.

"After dealing with low temperatures in the mid-30s and patchy frost early Monday morning, cities like Richmond, Virginia, will have a huge turnaround in temperatures with a high near 75 F Monday afternoon," explained AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Danny Pydynowski.

Compared to where they started in the morning, this would mark a temperature climb of 40 degrees on Monday! While not quite reaching record levels, the warmup will be sustained with highs near 80 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, pointed out Pydynowski.

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Some might be eager to get outdoors and participate in popular springtime activities such as walking, hiking, bird-watching, picnicking, or biking. Tuesday will be the prime opportunity to do so for people located along the Southeastern coast and interior Northeast. By Wednesday, outdoor plans may be limited with rain and thunderstorms forecast to develop in the Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley, and interior Northeast.

From Tuesday to Thursday, daytime temperatures from the Tennessee Valley to the Northeast will range between 10-15 degrees above average. Experts say that this spring warmup can help provide nature the boost it needs for flowers and greenery to flourish.

By Tuesday, widespread 70s will shift as far north as Kentucky, southeastern Pennsylvania, and northern New Jersey. Temperatures in the low 80s will be possible throughout much of the Southeastern states.

Pittsburgh is expected to reach a high of 72 F on Wednesday, roughly 10 degrees above normal. By Thursday, places in central New Jersey such as Princeton will have a chance at getting into the upper 70s, almost a whopping 20 degrees above average.

Locations farther south will not be excluded from the warmup, especially in comparison to temperatures this past weekend. Although it will be to a lesser extent, most Southeastern cities' daytime highs may range from 4-8 degrees above average from Tuesday to Thursday.

Portions of central and South Florida can reach into the lower 90s F from middle to late week. Fort Myers, Florida, is expected to reach a daytime high of 92 F by the end of the week.

Temperatures this upcoming weekend will trend back down to near normal or slightly below normal. Most residents throughout the Northeast will see daytime highs ranging from the 50s to 60s, while Southeastern cities are forecast to be in the 70s and 80s.

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