Dangerous Heat Continues in the Central and Southern U.S.; Severe Weather 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 today, 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.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 22 Jul 3:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Nachusa IL

Heat Advisory July 23, 10:00am until July 23, 10:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 106. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 106. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Nachusa IL
 41.77°N 89.41°W
3:42 pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
3pm CDT Jul 22, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 28, 2025
 
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