Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	NE 3 mph
Barometer	30.10 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	17 Aug 9:54 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E New Millford IL

Today
High: 83 °F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 81 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 95. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 81.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 58.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 83.