Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Ohio Valley; Record Warmth in the Central U.S.

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Ohio Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sterling Rockfalls (KSQI)

Lat: 41.74° N Lon: 89.67° W Elev: 643 ft.

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed E 12 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.8 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Oct 7:56 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Whiteside County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday
Showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Thursday Night
Showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Breezy with highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Areas of frost after midnight. Cooler with lows in the mid 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Widespread frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Monday And Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the mid 40s.
Tuesday And Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the upper 40s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.



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327 PM CDT Wed Oct 14 2026
 
 

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