Update 8:00am: A dry slot (dry air in the mid-levels of the atmosphere) has moved into western Illinois this morning basically helping to cut off our showers. However, there have been a few showers/storms that have developed within that dry-slot near the Quad Cities. This is a result of a vort max, or upper level disturbance, rotating around the main upper level low now moving into southwest Minnesota. The cooler air associated with the low along with its lift is what's helping to ignite these storms. As this vort rotates through later today I wouldn't be surprised if more showers/storms develop this afternoon. While nothing severe would be expected the cooler air above may allow for some smaller hail to form.
Update 6:00am: Rain showers will continue to move north and east this morning as the low level jet continues to weaken shortly after sunrise and a dry-slot moves into western Illinois. The clouds will remain as the main area of low pressure slides just to the south of us later this afternoon. This may be enough to get a couple more showers/storms later this afternoon.
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