Good morning! We've got a look at the week ahead for the Rockford area and surrounding communities. Today, Tuesday, we're starting off with some lingering clouds and light rain from the morning, but keep an eye out for isolated thunderstorms that could pop up this afternoon. We're forecasting a high near 76 degrees, with winds from the north-northwest.
Looking ahead, a cold front is expected to sweep through Tuesday afternoon and evening, bringing cooler air with it. This means Wednesday will be noticeably cooler, with cloudy skies and highs only in the low 70s, accompanied by a moderate northerly breeze. We may see intermittent showers linger through Wednesday and overnight, but we're tracking a positive trend towards drier and more settled conditions as we head towards the latter half o