Severe Storms & Heavy Rainfall Possible in the Plains; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for Parts of the West
Scattered severe thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall are possible across portions of the Plains today. Meanwhile, dry weather and gusty winds will result in critical fire weather conditions across the Great Basin and northern Rockies. Elsewhere, tropical storm Dorian in the Atlantic is expected to slowly strengthen and will likely approach the Lesser Antilles by Tuesday. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)
Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.
Mostly Cloudy
62°F
17°C
| Humidity | 75% |
| Wind Speed | E 7 mph |
| Barometer | 30.15 in (1020.7 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 54°F (12°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 25 Aug 7:54 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Rockford IL
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Today
Mostly Cloudy
High: 76 °F
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Tonight
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
ShowersLow: 62 °F
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Monday
Showers
LikelyHigh: 78 °F
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Monday
Night
Showers
LikelyLow: 63 °F
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Tuesday
Sunny
High: 79 °F
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Tuesday
Night
Mostly Clear
Low: 57 °F
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Wednesday
Sunny
High: 75 °F
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Wednesday
NightMostly Clear
Low: 54 °F
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Thursday
Sunny
High: 78 °F
Detailed Forecast
Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Additional Forecasts and Information
Point Forecast:
Rockford IL
42.26°N 89.09°W
42.26°N 89.09°W
8:15 am CDT Aug 25, 2019
8am CDT Aug 25, 2019-6pm CDT Aug 31, 2019
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