Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.4 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 16 Jun 6:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N German Valley IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm.  Low around 65. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 65. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N German Valley IL
 42.25°N 89.47°W (Elev. 879 ft)
7:31 pm CDT Jun 16, 2025
7pm CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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