Rain chances, gusty winds carry on into our Tuesday

Monday was a huge day for the rainfall department as Rockford picked up 1.68". This marked the first time since October 13th where the airport observed 1.5" or more rain in a single day! 

The rest of locales landed in the .50"-1.0" range. With the strong storm system responsible for yesterday's rainfall and gusty winds spiraling close by, Tuesday will feature more of the same.

Rainfall today won't be as intense. In fact, coverage will become more scattered following the cluster of showers currently passing through. 

As we discussed yesterday, the incoming low may result in a strong storm or two, mainly during the mid-morning to noon time frame. That's IF low-level moisture is sufficient enough. Otherwise, the Storm Prediction Center has continued to keep the more conducive environment to our east.

Similar to Monday, today's scattered rain will come with a rather strong wind, at times stronger than Monday. Winds may gust up to 40 mph, especially during the afternoon hours.

These will be much colder winds, allowing temperatures will top out in the low 50s before mid-day, then falling quickly into the mid to upper 30s by the time dinner hits the table.

The cooler air spilling in will make for a much cooler Wednesday. Expect high temperatures to peak in low 40s under partly cloudy skies. High pressure will keep us dry into Thursday, with temperatures ending up back near the 50-degree mark.