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Gusty Winds in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Atmospheric River to Impact the Northwest

Gusty winds are expected from portions of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast through the night following the system that brought rain to the area. An atmospheric river will move into the Northwest late today into Saturday bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, mountain snow, windy conditions, and high surf to the area over the weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

Mostly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed S 16 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.7 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 2 Nov 12:54 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Chicago Rockford International Airport IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chicago Rockford International Airport IL
 42.19°N 89.09°W
Last Update:
12:56 pm CST Nov 2, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm CST Nov 2, 2025-6pm CST Nov 8, 2025
 
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