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Today's Forecast

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  • 88°
  • 66°

A Tornado Watch is in effect for Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson & Whiteside County until 10pm Sunday.

Scattered showers & thunderstorms are developing south and west of the local area and will work there way toward the Stateline for Sunday night. High wind, sizeable hail, frequent lightning, and torrential downpours can be expected with the stronger storms. Temperatures will fall into the middle 60s.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely for Monday, with severe weather a possibility once again by afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 80s.

Rounds of showers and storms will continue Monday night. Severe weather is a threat yet again on Tuesday.

Lingering showers and thunderstorms will continue for Wednesday before things cool off by then end of the week.  High temperatures will only top out around 70 degrees Thursday through Saturday. -Joe

7-Day Forecast: Rockford

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 88°
  • 66°

Strong T'Storms Possible

Tuesday
Tuesday's Forecast Image
  • 80°
  • 64°

Strong T'Storms Possible

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 74°
  • 62°

60% Chance of T'Storms

Thursday
Thursday's Forecast Image
  • 69°
  • 55°

Passing Shower or Two

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 72°
  • 50°

Mostly Sunny

Saturday
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  • 73°
  • 51°

Partly Cloudy

Sunday
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  • 75°
  • 51°

20% Chance of T'Storms

Currently in Rockford, IL as of

  • 71°(Feels like 71°)
  • Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: SSE @ 13 mph
  • Barometer: 29.74 in.
  • Sunrise: 05:30
  • Sunset: 20:16
  • Humidity: 79%
  • UV Index: 10.00

Currently in Janesville, WI as of

  • 72°(Feels like 72°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: SSE @ 12 mph
  • Barometer: 29.72 in.
  • Sunrise: 05:29
  • Sunset: 20:17
  • Humidity: 69%
  • UV Index: 10.00

Currently in Freeport, IL as of

  • 67°(Feels like 67°)
  • Thunder Storm
  • Wind: WSW @ 13 mph, gusting to 26 mph
  • Barometer: 29.79 in.
  • Sunrise: 05:32
  • Sunset: 20:18
  • Humidity: 85%
  • UV Index: 10.00

Currently in Rochelle, IL as of

  • 71°(Feels like 71°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: SSE @ 13 mph
  • Barometer: 29.74 in.
  • Sunrise: 05:31
  • Sunset: 20:15
  • Humidity: 88%
  • UV Index: 5.00

Currently in De Kalb, IL as of

  • 76°(Feels like 79°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: SSE @ 15 mph, gusting to 23 mph
  • Barometer: 29.76 in.
  • Sunrise: 05:30
  • Sunset: 20:14
  • Humidity: 83%
  • UV Index: 7.00

Currently in Monroe, WI as of

  • 68°(Feels like 67°)
  • Wind: WSW @ 21 mph, gusting to 43 mph
  • Barometer: 29.80 in.
  • Sunrise: 05:31
  • Sunset: 20:19
  • Humidity: 88%
  • UV Index: 7.00

Currently in Sterling Rockfalls, IL as of

  • 68°(Feels like 68°)
  • Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: W @ 15 mph
  • Barometer: 29.75 in.
  • Sunrise: 05:34
  • Sunset: 20:17
  • Humidity: 78%
  • UV Index: 10.00

Regional Conditions

Rockford, IL
71°
Janesville, WI
72°
Freeport, IL
67°
Rochelle, IL
71°
De Kalb, IL
76°
Monroe, WI
68°
Sterling Rockfalls, IL
68°
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