Tropical Storm Podul in the Western Pacific; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heat in the West

Tropical Storm Podul (16W) will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to Agrihan, Pagan and Alamagan in the Northern Mariana Islands though Saturday. Severe thunderstorms may produce a few tornadoes, large hail, severe winds and heavy rain across the Northern Plains through the night and the threat will shift to the Upper Midwest Friday. Hot temperatures and fire weather conditions continue in the West Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	30.08 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Last update	8 Aug 12:54 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Chicago Rockford International Airport IL

Overnight
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.

Sunday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.