Extreme Heat and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Extreme heat continues today from the central Plains to the lower Mississippi River Valley, over southeast Montana, and from southern California into the Southwest Deserts. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Severe thunderstorms capable of strong to severe wind gusts and large hail are possible across the Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley today into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

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

A Few Clouds

93°F

34°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SW 15 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.66 in (1003.7 mb)
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index109°F (43°C)
Last update 27 Jul 5:54 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Ogle County

Tonight
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 20 percent. Heat index values up to 102 early in the evening.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Lows around 60. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Thursday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 60s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.



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616 PM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026
 
 

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