Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Scattered severe storms capable of large to very large hail, severe wind gusts, and a few tornadoes will be possible across the central Plains. Heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat across portions of the Mississippi Valley into the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys. Hot, dry and windy conditions will continue to bring a critical fire weather threat from the Southwest into the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rochelle, Rochelle Municipal-Koritz Field Airport (KRPJ)

Lat: 41.89° N Lon: 89.08° W Elev: 768 ft.

Fog/Mist

69°F

21°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 8 Jun 5:55 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Lee County

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms in the late morning and afternoon. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms early in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms late in the evening. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Breezy with lows in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Sunday
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.



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