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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

A Few Clouds

33°C

91°F

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed S 13 km/h
Barometer 1015.4 mb (30.01 in)
Dewpoint 17°C (62°F)
Visibility 16 km
Heat Index33°C (91°F)
Last update 3 Jul 4:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chicago Rockford International Airport IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. South southeast wind around 10 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 21 °C

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. South southwest wind 10 to 20 km/h.

    High: 33 °C

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South wind 10 to 15 km/h, with gusts as high as 25 km/h.

    Low: 21 °C

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 35. South southwest wind 15 to 20 km/h increasing to 20 to 25 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 35 °C

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South southwest wind 15 to 20 km/h, with gusts as high as 30 km/h.

    Low: 22 °C

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °C

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °C

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °C

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °C

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. South southeast wind around 10 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. South southwest wind 10 to 20 km/h.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South wind 10 to 15 km/h, with gusts as high as 25 km/h.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 35. South southwest wind 15 to 20 km/h increasing to 20 to 25 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South southwest wind 15 to 20 km/h, with gusts as high as 30 km/h.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chicago Rockford International Airport IL
 42.19°N 89.09°W
Last Update:
4:12 pm CDT Jul 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Jul 3, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 10, 2025
 
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