Dry and comfortable following Wednesday's much-needed rainfall

Wednesday's rainfall was much-needed and the most the Rockford Airport has seen since last July. 

With the storm system responsible for yesterday's rainfall now to our east, a drier outlooks slides in for the rest of the work week. 

 

An area of high pressure sliding into the Midwest will help get rid of any more cloud cover. That will leave us with a decent amount of sun. 

That, along with a cool northwesterly wind in place will leave afternoon highs rather comfortable in the low 80s. In my opinion, perfect weather for any outdoor plans including those that plan to partake in Dinner on the Dock this evening. 

Forecast models do show a disturbance quickly diving in Friday morning. This will help increase cloud cover for the start of the day as well as bring an isolated chance for an early-day shower. 

Once this weak system moves out, skies will clear by Friday afternoon, allowing temperatures to quickly climb back into the mid 80s. Little more humid this time around as winds turn breezy out of the south and southwest, pushing dews into the upper 60s.