Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central Plains; Dry Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather in the West

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce large to very-large hail, severe winds, tornadoes and numerous instances of flash flooding across portions of the central Plains. Scattered slow-moving storms will continue to bring a flash flooding threat to the central Gulf Coast. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected across much of the western U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

A Few Clouds

60°F

16°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jun 10:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Chicago Rockford International Airport IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Chicago Rockford International Airport IL
 42.23°N 89.06°W
9:11 pm CDT Jun 19, 2026
11pm CDT Jun 19, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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