Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity	45%
Wind Speed	NW 10 G 18 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint	53°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	20 Jun 2:54 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Cherry Valley IL

This Afternoon
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 55 °F
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 51 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

Sunday

Showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers, mainly before midnight. Low around 55. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Wednesday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.