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August 11, 2026: Derecho produces widespread wind damage and tornadoes across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana
Interactive map of preliminary storm reports from this week's severe weather and flooding
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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rochelle, Rochelle Municipal-Koritz Field Airport (KRPJ)

Lat: 41.89° N Lon: 89.08° W Elev: 768 ft.

Fog/Mist

65°F

18°C

Humidity	95%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.92 in
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	2.50 mi
Last update	13 Aug 6:35 am CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Lee County

Early This Morning

Partly cloudy. Areas of dense fog late, then widespread dense fog late. Temperatures in the mid 60s. East winds around 5 mph.

Today

Widespread dense fog early in the morning. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Tonight

A chance of showers early in the evening. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers in the late evening and overnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Humid with lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Friday

Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall early in the morning. Humid with highs around 80. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely after midnight. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. Heat index values up to 102 in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

Monday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.

Monday Night

Mostly clear. Lows around 60.

Tuesday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

Wednesday

A chance of showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 80. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.