Showers expected through the afternoon
ROCKFORD (WREX) — Showers are expected on Tuesday as temperatures start to drop and bring cooler weather for the rest of the week.

There are scattered showers this morning, in an off and on pattern. Temperatures also drop from the high 50’s for him, with cool air settling in throughout the day.
More widespread and heavy rain will fall later this morning into the afternoon. A soaking shower can affect your evening commute. The heavy rain period starts around 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A clap of thunder may be heard as a light thunderstorm may be lurking in the rain.

Areas near and east of Interstate 39 could receive 2 inches or more of rain, and some locations could receive 2 inches or more.
The rain will start early tomorrow morning and will last all night. Wednesday’s cloud cover will slowly begin to clear and temperatures will remain in the low 50s.
The rest of the week will be cooler, with highs expected to remain in the high 50s through the weekend.
Dry conditions will remain as temperatures return to the low 60s over the weekend. His late 60s could return to his warm start to November next week.