Strong Thunderstorms Over the Northern Plains

The light rain we had over northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin late Monday night and early Tuesday wasn't much, but at this point we'll take whatever we can get.  The skies Tuesday will remain dry in the Stateline, but strong thunderstorms are currently moving through the northern Plains.  A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of North Dakota, South Dakota and western Minnesota, while several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and even Tornado Warnings have been issued.

Active weather Tuesday night will remain well northwest of the Stateline.  As the cold front moves east and southeast Wednesday morning, there could be a few weakening showers/storms approaching the Stateline, but I don't think those will have too much of an impact on the area.

The cold front will move towards Wisconsin and Iowa late Wednesday, and eventually into northwest Illinois early Thursday.  Thunderstorms are possible for the Stateline Wednesday evening and overnight.  The overall severe threat is low, but a line of thunderstorms forming along and ahead of the cold front could be capable of producing gust winds.  The front will be pulled back north as a warm front Thursday keeping our skies dry through the weekend.