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Dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the northern and central High Plains through this weekend, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are possible from the Plains into the Upper Midwest, as well as in the Ohio Valley and portions of the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 11 Sep 3:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Machesney Park IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Machesney Park IL
 42.32°N 89.09°W
Last Update:
1:21 pm CDT Sep 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Sep 11, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 18, 2026
 
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