The first storm system was expected to hit the Valley on March 11, 2025, bringing an initial round of widespread rain showers.

A storm could move through the Chicago area Friday night bringing severe weather. Temperatures could reach the 70s during the day. Wind gusts could reach up to 50 mph Saturday with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s for the parade.

The Southern California storm is expected to arrive Wednesday and dump 1 to 2 inches of rain along the coast and up to 4 inches in the valleys at rates that could cause problems.

A “potent” weather system will enter North and Central Texas on Wednesday, steering the development of a dryline, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth. A dryline is the boundary separating dry and moist air masses, where severe thunderstorms often develop.

A strong storm system will bring multiple weather hazards to the Gulf Coast Saturday. While some questions remain on the exact timing, it is becoming more likely that tornadoes, hail, and damaging wind gusts will all be possible.