Severe weather possible later today

The Storm Prediction Center has put Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin in a slight risk of severe weather. A Weather Watch may be required for the late-afternoon and evening timeframe. Whether this watch will be a Severe Storm Watch or a Tornado Watch remains to be seen as there appears to be a small threat for isolated, brief tornadoes. Keep a watchful eye to the skies as storms will likely threaten the Rockford metro through evening. In addition to severe weather, flash flooding will be a possiibility. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Southern Wisconsin. -ERIC