Some much needed rain is falling this morning

7:33:05 AM) nwsbot: LOT: 7 W Rockton [Winnebago Co, IL] co-op observer reports HEAVY RAIN of M0.92 INCH at 05:30 AM CDT -- measured by shirland co-op observer.


(7:21:13 AM) nwsbot: LOT: Harvard [Mchenry Co, IL] co-op observer reports HEAVY RAIN of M1.17 INCH at 07:00 AM CDT --


With the heavier rain showers this morning, there may be a little localized flooding.  These storms will continue through this morning.

(6:59:20 AM) nwsbot: MKX issues Areal Flood Advisory for Rock [WI] till 10:00 AM CDT

Rain and even a few thunderstorms will continue to move through southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois this morning.  While nothing severe is anticipated with these storms, heavy rainfall and gusty winds will remain possible.  Some of the stronger cells may produce pea sized hail.

These are all forming north of a stationary boundary that is currently to our south.  I am anticipating some sunshine will return later which may help a few more storms fester later this morning and afternoon.  Should storms form later this afternoon along a few of the old outflow boundaries some may contain gusty winds.





Beth: Freeport, IL



 These photos were taken shortly before 6am this morning just west of Freeport on Pearl City Road. This is a shelf cloud which may indicate a few gusty winds with some of these storms.

Beth: Freeport, IL As storm is passing