Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact multiple areas in the Plains and Intermountain West. Isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two could occur tonight from southern and eastern New Mexico into west Texas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

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

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1012.1 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 12:54 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Boone County

Rest Of Tonight
Cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight, then showers after midnight. Not as cool. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Wednesday
A slight chance of thunderstorms until late afternoon. Showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Wednesday Night
Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the late evening and overnight. Near steady temperature in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Thursday
Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Thursday Night
Cloudy. A chance of showers. Less humid with lows around 50. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Friday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the mid 60s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Sunday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the mid 60s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.



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1236 AM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
 
 

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