Heavier rain is expected on Easter Sunday, mainly between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. This will likely lead to rising river levels and the potential for river flooding, meteorologists said in a Friday forecast discussion. A flood watch is in effect for eastern Kansas into central and southern Missouri through Sunday.

Multiple rounds of rain and storms are expected this weekend, and there is a risk of severe storms Friday and Saturday evenings. Here's what to know.