Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

A Few Clouds

80°F

27°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed NW 13 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 8 Aug 12:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Belvidere IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 82. West northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 10am and noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 82 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 82. West northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 10am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Belvidere IL
 42.25°N 88.86°W
1:07 pm CDT Aug 8, 2026
1pm CDT Aug 8, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 14, 2026
 
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