Threats For Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms Continue in the Plains; Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

On Monday and Tuesday, the focus for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms will continue in the Plains and central Mississippi River Valley. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. through midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jun 1:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Byron IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 82 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Byron IL
 42.11°N 89.22°W
2:41 am CDT Jun 16, 2025
2am CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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