Dry April so Far, but Soggy end

As we round out the month of April, looking back it's been a fairly dry month. In terms of our average, we are about an inch behind. Currently looking at 1.77" compared to 2.77" Though we only have about a week left, multiple rain chances will help get us closer to our monthly average.

After a few isolated storms Monday, we will get a break from rain on Tuesday. Rain threat ramps up later in the day on Wednesday as low pressure passes
us just to the south. Northern Illinois will be on the northern or cooler side of the low pressure system as it passes, so while we have scattered showers in the forecast, the thunderstorm threat will be low. It will be a dry commute on Wednesday but once we look to just after the lunch time hour, the rain threat ramps up. Watch for showers between 2-3pm to start increasing in coverage. Multiple round of rain possible into the evening and overnight as well.

A quick check of the 7-day shows a dry Friday but anther threat for rain both Saturday and Sunday. However, models are still disagreeing on the timing of another low pressure system, so the weekend outlook could still change.