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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

7-Day Forecast 42.28°N 89.06°W (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Rockford IL
Issued by: National Weather Service Chicago, IL
Last Update: 2:52 pm CDT Jun 20, 2026		Print

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny


  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy


  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 72. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Showers, mainly before midnight. Low around 55. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny


  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear


  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny


  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

    • This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

    Sunday: Showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 72. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Sunday Night: Showers, mainly before midnight. Low around 55. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.


    Rockford IL
     42.28°N 89.06°W

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