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Heavy Rain From the Plains to the Northeast; Heat Wave Begins

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are likely across parts of the Northeast, portions of the northern and central Plains, and the Ohio Valley. Portions of northeast Missouri and central Illinois could experience locally significant flash flooding. Dangerously hot conditions are expected in the Central Plains, Lower and Middle Mississippi Valley, and Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jul 12:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Loves Park IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Cloudy, with a high near 76. East northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, with a high near 76. East northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Loves Park IL
 42.36°N 89°W
Last Update:
12:41 pm CDT Jul 20, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm CDT Jul 20, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 26, 2025
 
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