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October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Paul C Miller/Sparta Airport (K8D4)

Lat: 43.13°NLon: 85.68°WElev: 775ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 1:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rockford MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear during the early evening, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64. West northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear during the early evening, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64. West northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rockford MI
 43.11°N 85.56°W (Elev. 705 ft)
Last Update:
1:03 pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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