Active Pattern for the Center of the Nation

Critical fire weather conditions, severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe wind gusts, large hail, strong tornadoes and heavy rainfall remain on tap for the central U.S. this evening. Flash flooding is also possible for portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Very large hail up to 3 inches in diameter will be possible this evening across western Kansas. Read More >

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Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

Partly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	30.10 in (1019.4 mb)
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	41°F (5°C)
Last update	26 Apr 5:54 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Chicago Rockford International Airport IL

Today

Breezy.
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
High: 58 °F
Tonight

Breezy.
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Low: 56 °F⇑
Saturday

Slight Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
High: 81 °F
Saturday
Night

Breezy.
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Low: 62 °F
Sunday

Showers and
Breezy
High: 76 °F
Sunday
Night

Showers and
Breezy
Low: 61 °F
Monday

Showers
Likely and
Breezy
High: 72 °F
Monday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 51 °F
Tuesday

Sunny
High: 75 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 58. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11pm and 4am. Temperature rising to around 62 by 5am. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 75.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Wednesday

A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.