A powerful spring storm is expected to charge into the tri-state area Sunday, pelting the region with wind gusts up to 50 mph and rainfall rates near an inch an hour at times. Expect it to be mostly dry during the daylight hours Sunday,

Gusty winds develop ahead of a cold front that will usher in rain showers and a few thunderstorms by late Sunday and into tonight, the National Weather Service said. Some of the storms could produce flooding downpours, according to the weather service.

The region will see a turbulent end to the weekend as high winds, rain and possible thunderstorms sweep across the Lehigh Valley on Sunday afternoon and evening, according to forecasters. Following a drizzly and gloomy Saturday, we’ll see temperatures climb well into the 60s for Sunday as winds steadily increase by late morning.