Dangerous Heat in the Central and Southern U.S.; Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Northern Plains

Dangerous, prolonged heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected over parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley Tuesday, with damaging winds and large hail as the primary threats. Heavy rainfall could lead to areas of flooding across the northern Plains, Upper Midwest, Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rochelle, Rochelle Municipal-Koritz Field Airport (KRPJ)

Lat: 41.89°NLon: 89.08°WElev: 768ft.

Mostly Cloudy

72°F

22°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jul 9:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Amboy IL

Extreme Heat Watch July 23, 10:00am until July 24, 10:00pm
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Extreme Heat Watch
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 97. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 108. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 97. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 108. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Amboy IL
 41.7°N 89.36°W
8:26 pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
9pm CDT Jul 21, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 28, 2025
 
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