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 >

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

Overcast

40°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Nov 6:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Rockford IL

  • Today

    Today: Isolated showers between 9am and 10am, then a chance of rain after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 10pm, then isolated showers between 10pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    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 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated showers between 9am and 10am, then a chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 10pm, then isolated showers between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Rockford IL
 42.26°N 89.03°W
6:41 am CDT Nov 1, 2025
7am CDT Nov 1, 2025-6pm CST Nov 7, 2025
 
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