Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sterling Rockfalls (KSQI)

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

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 1 Oct 1:56 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Whiteside County

Rest Of Tonight
Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Near steady temperature in the mid 60s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Thursday
Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Humid with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Cooler. Less humid with lows in the lower 50s. North winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Saturday Night Through Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Tuesday Night And Wednesday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.



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