Bulk of Continued Rainfall Expected Today, Tonight

Who is ready for the rain to go away?

A dreary forecast is expected over the next day with the bulk of the continuing rainfall expected today and tonight. Some areas in northern Illinois are expected to get between 1.5 and three inches of total rain through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Some of the rain Tuesday afternoon will become moderate to heavy with a few chances of thunderstorms possible, which will increase the rainfall rates. A break in the steadier rain is expected late this afternoon through this evening. But, the rain will pick back up in coverage and intensity later tonight and early into Wednesday morning, according to the NWS.

The National Weather Service posted 24-hour rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Tuesday with towns in DeKalb and LaSalle counties recording the most rain so far. Shabbona in DeKalb County had 1.25 inches as of Tuesday morning. A full list of rainfall totals can be viewed on the NWS website.

The heavy rainfall could cause area streams to rise and could cause some localized flooding.