Thunderstorms and showers are on the forecast for Easter weekend, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wakefield.

A chance of showers and thunderstorms are forecast beginning Friday morning . South wind estimated between 11-17 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 28 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Showers and a thunderstorm are possible Friday night and before 2 a.m. Saturday, then a chance of showers. South wind between 10-15 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 24 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

On Saturday morning, a chance of showers are forecast mainly before 8 a.m. The daytime hours Saturday is estimated to be mostly sunny with a high near 64. Southwest wind estimated between 11-14 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 22 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

A chance of showers is estimated for Saturday night. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

The Heart of Virginia is estimated to have milder SundayPartly sunny, with a high near 68.