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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sterling Rockfalls (KSQI)

Lat: 41.74°NLon: 89.67°WElev: 643ft.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.89 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 12:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Sterling IL

Flood Watch September 30, 01:35pm until October 2, 01:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch September 30, 01:35pm until October 2, 01:00am

    NOW until 1:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers. High near 66. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Sterling IL
 41.84°N 89.67°W (Elev. 663 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm CDT Sep 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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