Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rochelle, Rochelle Municipal-Koritz Field Airport (KRPJ)

Lat: 41.89°NLon: 89.08°WElev: 768ft.

Partly Cloudy

74°F

23°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jun 8:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Sterling IL

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Low around 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms.  High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 83 °F

    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Low around 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sterling IL
 41.8°N 89.67°W (Elev. 656 ft)
5:46 am CDT Jun 16, 2025
8am CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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