Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed NE 10 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.2 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 3:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Rockford IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 53. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 61. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 53. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 61. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Rockford IL
 42.32°N 89.06°W
1:55 pm CDT Sep 21, 2026
4pm CDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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