Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact multiple areas in the Plains and Intermountain West. Isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two could occur tonight from southern and eastern New Mexico into west Texas. 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.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Sep 10:55 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Lee County

Rest Of Tonight
Cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms late. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Wednesday
Showers. More humid with highs in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Thursday
Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Thursday Night
Cloudy. Showers, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 60s.
Friday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.



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901 PM CDT Tue Sep 29 2026
 
 

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