Soggy Monday Morning

As you read in the previous post, areas of rain and even a few storms will be possible today.

This morning the Dense Fog Advisory has cancelled early because of improving conditions in the fog due to the rain. However there will still be times of low visibility due to periods of moderate to heavy rain through the morning. Moderate rain over the Rockford area will continue to lift to the northeast through the morning.


Expect the rain through the late morning, before the dry slot moves across northern Illinois. This will bring an end to the rain for a time, before more rain and even thunder will be possible this afternoon. Right now, the area with the higher threat for shower and even storm development looks to be near Rockford and areas east. This is where models are showing redevelopment of rain and storms this afternoon.

Watch for a bit of clearing around the lunch time hour as the dry slot will bring a bit of sunshine. This, along with the approaching low will generate a bit more instability. As instability grows, its possible for storms to develop. The Storm Prediction Center has shifted the Marginal risk to include most of northern Illinois. It's possible for a few strong to isolated severe storms across the Stateline this afternoon.

When it's all said and done, over an inch of rain is possible! Higher totals can even be found in those areas that see the storms later this afternoon.