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.

Partly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 16 Jun 2:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Ridott IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly 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 before 10am, then showers between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 80. 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 84.

    High: 84 °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

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 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 before 10am, then showers between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 80. 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 84.
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 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Ridott IL
 42.27°N 89.41°W (Elev. 843 ft)
2:01 pm CDT Jun 16, 2025
3pm CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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