4-8-20 Tovar Freeport – Rockford: Discussing storm potential this evening. MG.

IL Video:

Here is a look at hight temperatures today.

Here is a look at simulated radar from 12 PM today through 7 AM tomorrow.  Severe weather will be possible with some of these storms as they pass through the state.  Wind/ hail will be the primary risk.  An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.  Right now the best potential will be to the south.  Please watch the video for complete details.  An afternoon update will be needed to fine tune.

Here is a look at precipitation totals through tomorrow morning.  Amounts of  0.1″ – 0.5″ will be possible with locally higher.  Amounts will be storm dependent.  More details in the video.

Here is a look at the latest Severe Weather Outlook from the Storm Prediction Center.  While we are still not completely sold on the enhanced (orange) area, the best potential for severe weather does look to be to the south.  Hail/ wind will be the primary risk.  Isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out.  

Here is a look at simulated radar from tomorrow morning through Friday morning.  A few light showers will be possible into the afternoon across northeastern portions of the state.  Will be light / scattered.

Winds will shift out of the northwest tomorrow with breezy conditions anticipated.  Here is a look at the sustained winds around 4 PM tomorrow.  Gust of 25 – 35 MPH will be possible with isolated higher.

We continue to eye a system later this weekend for the next best precip chance across the state.  Something we will need to fine-tune as models will continue to shift on amounts / timing.  Please watch video for further details.  Here is a snapshot of the European model around 10 PM Saturday.

7-day forecast:

Freeport: