As storms approach, the Storm Prediction Center cautions that the potential for strong tornadoes and severe weather underscores the need for preparedness.

There is an elevated risk of wildfire spread on Saturday afternoon in those counties due to a combination of dry and windy conditions, according to the The National Weather Service. Humidity values will range from 30 to 35 percent accompanied by wind gusts between 25 and 35 mph. High temperatures will range from the upper 70s to the lower 80s.

In this previously submitted photo, Consumers Energy employees work on power lines that supply Caberfae Peaks ski resort near Cadillac in Northern Michigan. The energy company was preparing to deploy hundreds of crews to restore power amid any outages during this weekend's rough weather. Provided by Caberfae Peaks

Over 130 million are under risk of damaging wind gusts, large hail and even strong tornadoes as another weekend arrives with a widespread severe weather threat.

Although New York City is experiencing unseasonably warm conditions, many upstate are receiving wintry weather.

Idaho prosecutors want to use National Weather Service records in Bryan Kohberger's student murders trial that show fog, clouds and a night unfit for stargazing.

Dry weather continues another day before showers and storms, some strong, return to the forecast. First Alert Weather Days are slated for Sunday and Monday.

Cooler temperatures are on tap this weekend, with high temperatures Saturday only reaching the lower 40s across the metro and 30s in northern Minnesota. As we head into the afternoon, this is where the spring storm will pick up the pace.

Boston is looking at a cool and damp weekend, while a sharp contrast in temperatures brings summer-like weather to other parts of New England.