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December 28, 2025: Rare December Severe Weather Outbreak With Multiple Tornadoes in Central Illinois

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

Overcast

14°F

-10°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	30.08 in (1020.1 mb)
Dewpoint	5°F (-15°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	6°F (-14°C)
Last update	1 Jan 9:54 am CST

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Poplar Grove IL

New Year's Day
High: 18 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: 11 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 23 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 14 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 26 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 11 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 26 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 22 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 38 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day

Snow likely, mainly between noon and 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 11.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 26.