Things appear to be more in line for a possible severe weather outbreak later today! While most of the Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin area will be dry most of the day, an approaching cold front will ignite storms early this afternoon. Storms should enter the WREX-TV viewing area late this afternoon into this evening.
A "Moderate Risk" of severe weather is forecast from the Storm Prediction Center for nearly all of our area. You can see that depicted in dark red. A "Slight Risk" of severe is indicated in the bright red.
Keep in mind, we saw quite a bit of severe weather last night under a slight risk. Our chances will be increased today due to the proximity of a cold front and added upper-air support.
To read more about the risk of severe, click here.
Yesterday was quite a day! Thunderstorms developed right over the Rockford Metro with torrential rainfall and gusty winds, but just east of the official reporting station: RFD. Officially 0.73" of rain fell in the area but areas to our east saw quite a bit more! Chicago-Midway saw 2.21" while O'Hare had nearly an inch and a half.
One inch diameter hail was reported near Mount Morris and near the campus of Northern Illinois University as well.
We'll have to see if we're in the running for more severe today. Stay tuned!!! -ERIC
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