Severe thunderstorm watches issued for Rockford region

(WIFR) – Severe thunderstorm watches are in effect for Boone, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Whiteside and Winnebago counties. The watches are in effect until 6 p.m. Monday. A severe thunderstorm watch has also been issued for Rock and Walworth counties in Wisconsin.

Primary threats include scattered damaging winds, with some gusts possibly reaching 70 mph.

Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon…

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