A rainy and windy Election Day for the stateline

• More wet weather expected today
• Showers decrease in coverage through Wednesday
• Turning cooler and drier by the end of the week

ROCKFORD, Ill. (Rockford News First) - Rainy and windy weather will be sticking around for Election Day. Expect periods of rain as we go through the afternoon and evening, along with breezy to windy conditions. Once we get past sunset, these winds should begin to lighten up, but plan on a breezy night across the stateline. Highs today will top out in the upper 60s, which is unseasonably warm for this time of year.

What’s Coming Up...

Late this morning, we have scattered showers moving across the stateline. The forecast does call for this to become a bit more widespread as we head into the afternoon and evening hours. If you’re headed to the polls today, make sure to grab the umbrella, because it will be quite useful as you’ll be dodging some rain from time to time, along with a few rumbles of thunder.

A few showers will be be possible early Wednesday morning, before the precipitation continues to wind down throughout the day. Through Wednesday afternoon rain fall amounts range from .25″ to .75″

Looking Ahead...

A few showers are possible through Thursday, before we turn cooler by the end of the week with highs in the 50s. A dry stretch of weather will hold through early next week with the potential for some frosty conditions heading into the weekend.