Dangerously Excessive Heat and Humidity Continues from the Midwest and Eastward

Oppressive heat and humidity will continue through Saturday from the Midwest to the East Coast. The Midwest will get a slight reprieve on Sunday as a cold front moves through the area, while excessive heat continues in the East. In addition, strong to severe storms will bring potential for damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain on Saturday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rochelle, Rochelle Municipal-Koritz Field Airport (KRPJ)

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

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	SE 8 mph
Barometer	29.89 in
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	20 Jul 6:35 am CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Lee County

Today

Partly cloudy early in the morning then becoming mostly sunny through early afternoon then becoming partly cloudy late in the afternoon. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Peak afternoon heat index readings 106 to 111. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening shifting to the southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

Monday

Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

Monday Night

Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.

Tuesday

Sunny. Highs around 80.

Tuesday Night

Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.

Wednesday Through Friday

Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the lower 60s.