Thursday's rainfall

The dry weather from Wednesday will fade away to cloud cover tonight, and rainfall by Thursday afternoon.  The morning will start dry, but cloudy.  By Noon, a few light showers will be possible west of Rockford.  The rain will increase in coverage from west to east by mid-afternoon.

The rain won't be much, as most will likely receive under a quarter of an inch.  Low pressure will move through the Midwest by Friday morning with the rain ending by mid-morning.  Skies will likely remain partly cloudy for the afternoon with a chance for a few more showers late Friday night.