Beyond the Warning Presentation in Oglesby on 3/10/2026 POSTPONED

Due to the potential for severe thunderstorms on Tuesday, March 10th, the Beyond the Warning seminar in Oglesby, IL has been POSTPONED. We intend to reschedule this session later this spring. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

Fog/Mist

43°F

6°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	NE 8 G 20 mph
Barometer	29.88 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint	42°F (6°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Wind Chill	38°F (3°C)
Last update	10 Mar 12:54 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Machesney Park IL

This Afternoon
High: 57 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 36 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Wednesday
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 24 °F
Gradual
Clearing
Thursday
High: 46 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 36 °F
Showers
Likely and
Breezy
Friday
High: 46 °F
Partly Sunny
and Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 27 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 47 °F
Chance Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A slight chance of drizzle before 4pm, then a slight chance of drizzle and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 36. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Rain showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers between 11am and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 4pm. High near 38. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Night

Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Saturday

A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 47.