Gun violence in Chicago over Easter weekend resulted in at least seven deaths and numerous injuries, including a man being shot nine times while pumping gas. A total of 21 shooting incidents were reported, leaving 33 victims, with seven fatalities. The incidents included a mass shooting at a café, a fatal shooting at a gas station, and a 16-year-old boy killed on a sidewalk. Chicago police are investigating, and no arrests have been made yet.
At least 27 people were shot, three fatally, in a spate of gun violence across Chicago over the Easter weekend. The incidents included a fatal shooting in a parking lot, a man shot while sitting in a home, a shooting at a gas station leaving a man critically injured, and multiple shootings in different neighborhoods. The police are investigating the incidents, but no suspects are in custody at this time.
An Easter weekend storm has hit Southern California, bringing more rain and mountain snow to the region, with 1 to 3 inches of rain and up to 2 feet of snow expected by Monday. The storm has prompted a flood watch in parts of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties, and is forecast to bring showers, possible thunderstorms, damaging winds, and a tornado threat until Sunday night or into Monday.
The D.C. area experienced warm temperatures with minimal shower risk for Easter weekend, with highs reaching the mid-60s and even warmer temperatures expected. Sunshine is expected early on Saturday, with a chance of passing showers in the afternoon and evening. Easter Sunday will be quite nice with partial sunshine and a small chance of late-day showers, while rain chances may increase early next week.
Northern California is expected to experience rain and snow on Friday, with an Impact Day declared due to potential travel disruptions in the Sierra. The Sacramento Valley and Foothills will also see steady rain and breezy conditions. Snow is forecasted to start in the Sierra around noontime, with heavier snowfall expected in the evening. Easter weekend may bring lingering showers and the possibility of a thunderstorm on Saturday, while Sunday is expected to be mostly dry. Warmer spring-like weather with temperatures in the 70s is anticipated from Monday to Wednesday.
An unseasonably strong storm system is set to bring wet and stormy conditions to Arizona for Easter weekend, with windy and dusty conditions expected in the Valley on Saturday and rain becoming likely overnight into Sunday morning. Thunderstorms and off-and-on rain are expected throughout Sunday, with high temperatures likely staying in the 60s. Snow is also expected in the high country, with significant snowfall amounts likely for spots like Flagstaff. Another storm system could bring additional snow later in the week.
The D.C.-area forecast for Easter weekend includes mostly sunny skies today with a slight chance of a stray afternoon sprinkle and temperatures in the 60s, followed by increasing shower chances on Saturday with temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s. Easter Sunday is expected to be somewhat bright and warm with a slight shower chance and temperatures in the mid-60s to around 70. Showers, rain, and possible rumbles are forecasted for Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
A bus crash in South Africa killed 45 people, with the only survivor being an 8-year-old girl. The bus, traveling from Botswana to Moria for an Easter weekend church service, hit a barrier, plunged into a ravine, and caught fire. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and the 8-year-old survivor was brought to a hospital. The South African Transport Minister expressed condolences and urged responsible driving during the Easter weekend, which sees increased traffic and holiday festivities.
Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures' "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" is expected to dominate the Easter weekend box office with a projected opening weekend range of $51M-$65M, building on the success of its predecessor "Godzilla vs. Kong." The film is anticipated to attract families and other demographics during the extended weekend, but may face challenges in attracting its full potential audience due to competition from other films and the NCAA tournament. Despite a review embargo until the day before release, the film is projected to see a 27% increase from the comparable weekend's top ten aggregate of $91.8 million in 2023.
Arizona will experience clear skies and warmer weather before a powerful weekend storm hits, bringing rain, snow, and gusty winds. Easter Sunday is expected to be a First Alert Weather Day with a 60 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, potentially leading to up to an inch of rain in the Valley and difficult travel conditions in the high country. The storm may linger into Monday and possibly Tuesday.
Martha Stewart welcomed Pete Davidson and his girlfriend Chase Sui Wonders to her farm in New York over Easter weekend, showing them around and taking a photo with them. Stewart called the couple "very cute" and previously referred to Davidson as the "son I never had." Davidson and Wonders have been dating since December 2022 and sources say their romance grew out of friendship. Davidson recently defended his dating history, saying that 12 people in 10 years isn't "crazy."
Scattered light to moderate showers are expected in Houston throughout the afternoon, with temperatures staying cool in the 50s and 60s. No severe weather is expected, but an additional 0.50" - 1.00" of rain is expected. An area of low pressure near Louisiana may bring a small chance of rain on Monday and Tuesday, but the rest of the week looks dry leading up to the next weekend.
Easter weekend weather will be mostly dry with only a small area of rain developing over northern Lower Michigan on Friday night. Temperatures will start chilly on Saturday morning but will warm up in the afternoon, with southern Lower Michigan being warmer than the north. Easter Sunday morning will be frosty, but the afternoon will be sunny and pleasant with temperatures reaching 60 degrees.
A front will bring rain mainly this evening/overnight and along the shoreline, with temperatures in the 60s. Warm winds and strong storms are expected on Wednesday, with a SLIGHT RISK level 2 out of 5. Temperatures will be cooler on Thursday and Friday with dry and pleasant conditions leading into Easter Weekend. The early Guardians Home Opener looks cool but dry with a little sunshine.
Northeast Ohio will experience a small chance of rain to start the week, with temperatures in the 60s. A front will stall with rain mainly this evening/overnight and along the shoreline. Warm winds and strong storms are expected to return on Wednesday, with a SLIGHT RISK of severe storms. Temperatures will be cooler on Thursday and Friday with dry and pleasant conditions leading into Easter Weekend.
