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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19° N Lon: 89.09° W Elev: 735 ft.

Mostly Cloudy and Breezy

49°F

9°C

Humidity	46%
Wind Speed	W 21 G 28 mph
Barometer	30.14 in (1021.1 mb)
Dewpoint	29°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	42°F (6°C)
Last update	19 Apr 11:54 am CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Winnebago County

Rest Of Today

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow showers late in the morning, then a chance of showers in the late morning and early afternoon. A slight chance of showers late. Breezy. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Tonight

Mostly clear. Widespread frost in the late evening and overnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.

Monday

Mostly sunny. Widespread frost early in the morning. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds around 10 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.