Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and hail will be possible today from Michigan into the Lower Great Lakes region. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rochelle, Rochelle Municipal-Koritz Field Airport (KRPJ)

Lat: 41.89°NLon: 89.08°WElev: 768ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 29.84 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 21 Jun 8:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Hillcrest IL

Heat Advisory June 21, 08:53pm until June 24, 12:00am
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory June 21, 08:53pm until June 24, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 76 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 74. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 101. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 76. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 74. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 101. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
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 67.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hillcrest IL
 41.95°N 89.08°W
6:06 pm CDT Jun 21, 2025
8pm CDT Jun 21, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 28, 2025
 
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