Severe Storms and Heavy Rain the Mississippi Valley and Midwest; Widespread Heat in the Central US

Severe thunderstorms and showers have the potential for large hail, a few strong tornadoes, damaging winds with gusts over 75 mph, and localized flash flooding across parts of the Mid/Upper Mississippi Valley and Midwest. A widespread heat wave will continue across the Central U.S. and Midwest today. Fire weather concerns persist in the Southwest into the central Rockies and northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sterling Rockfalls (KSQI)

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

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer	29.72 in (1005.7 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	96°F (36°C)
Last update	10 Jun 11:56 am CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Whiteside County

Rest Of Today

Sunny late this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Occasional showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this afternoon. Near steady temperature in the mid 80s. Temperature falling into the mid 80s this afternoon. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly in the evening. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Thursday

Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the morning. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy with showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Cooler. Less humid with lows in the upper 50s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Friday

Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

Clear. Lows around 60.

Saturday

Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Saturday Night

Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Sunday Through Tuesday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the lower 50s.