Isolated showers and storms to start April, more widespread rain in forecast for Easter

After a dry end to March, the rain chances return to start off April.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:20am

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After a dry end to March, the rain chances return to start off April. Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Ashley Kramlich says isolated showers and a few storms are possible on Wednesday, while Thursday will turn dry. However, rain chances will go up as the region heads through Easter weekend, with a few scattered showers and storms possible Friday and Saturday, and widespread rain expected Easter Sunday as a cold front moves through.

Why it matters

The rainfall totals won't add up to much, but any rain is needed with the ongoing drought conditions. Parts of metro Atlanta are in a severe drought while several counties north and east of Atlanta are in an extreme drought.

The details

The latest forecast updates will be provided on Channel 2 Action News This Morning from 4:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. The next drought report will be released on Thursday.

  • Isolated showers and a few storms are possible on Wednesday.
  • Thursday will turn dry.
  • A few scattered showers and storms are possible Friday and Saturday.
  • Widespread rain is expected Easter Sunday as a cold front moves through.

The players

Ashley Kramlich

Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist.

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What’s next

The next drought report will be released on Thursday.

The takeaway

The upcoming rainfall, while not substantial, will provide some relief to the ongoing drought conditions affecting parts of the metro Atlanta region.