Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sterling Rockfalls (KSQI)

Lat: 41.74°NLon: 89.67°WElev: 643ft.

Overcast

65°F

18°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed NE 14 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.1 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 2:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Dixon IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Cloudy, with a high near 63. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, with a high near 63. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
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Point Forecast:
Dixon IL
 41.83°N 89.5°W
1:55 pm CDT Sep 21, 2026
3pm CDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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