Greater Rockford, IL

4:26 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 (GMT -0500)
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Lon: 89.1° W
Lat: 42.2° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Thursday, May 23, 2013. A strong, large storm will continue making its way through the eastern third of the country on Thursday, producing more, active weather east of the Mississippi Valley. While the active weather is not likely to produce the severe thunderstorms that have greeted the country over the past several days, scattered thunderstorms will be likely, especially in the Southeast. In addition, moderate to occasionally heavy rain will move through the Northeast, followed by cool showers in the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest.

Meanwhile, some moisture pushing into the Southern Plains could possibly instigate some severe thunderstorms in northern Texas and western Oklahoma. Due to this possibility, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk of severe weather in the area for Thursday. This means residents in the area should prepare as if severe weather will develop, making any necessary preparations to protect life and property.

Also, a seasonably strong low pressure system will linger over the Pacific Northwest today, allowing wet weather to continue in the area. While rain will be the overwhelming precipitation due to this storm, a few snow showers will be possible in the higher elevations of the Cascades.

Additionally, rain will also spread as far east as central Montana.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 80s and 90s. The Southern Plains will rise into the 80s and 90s, while the Southwest will see similar temperatures.
Weather Underground Forecast for Thursday, May 23, 2013. A strong, large storm will continue making its way through the eastern third of the country on Thursday, producing more, active weather east of the Mississippi Valley. While the active weather is not likely to produce the severe thunderstorms that have greeted the country over the past several days, scattered thunderstorms will be likely, especially in the Southeast. In addition, moderate to occasionally heavy rain will move through the Northeast, followed by cool showers in the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest.

Meanwhile, some moisture pushing into the Southern Plains could possibly instigate some severe thunderstorms in northern Texas and western Oklahoma. Due to this possibility, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk of severe weather in the area for Thursday. This means residents in the area should prepare as if severe weather will develop, making any necessary preparations to protect life and property.

Also, a seasonably strong low pressure system will linger over the Pacific Northwest today, allowing wet weather to continue in the area. While rain will be the overwhelming precipitation due to this storm, a few snow showers will be possible in the higher elevations of the Cascades.

Additionally, rain will also spread as far east as central Montana.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 80s and 90s. The Southern Plains will rise into the 80s and 90s, while the Southwest will see similar temperatures.
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Greater Rockford Weather at a Glance

Updated 3:54 AM CDT
Weather Station
Rockford (KRFD)
Elevation
741 ft
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Light Rain
Light Rain Mist
Temperature
55 °F
Feels Like 55 °F
Wind(mph)
7
Sunrise / Set
5:28 AM
8:18 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Chance of Rain 63 °F
Chance of Rain
30% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Clear 68 | 45 °F
Clear
Saturday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 63 | 48 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Sunday
Rain 64 | 50 °F
Rain
80% chance of precipitation
Monday
Chance of Rain 70 | 55 °F
Chance of Rain
60% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.82 in
Visibility
3.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 600 ft
Mostly Cloudy 1400 ft
Overcast 2000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
96%
Rainfall
0.16 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KRFD 230854Z 07006KT 3SM -RA BR SCT006 BKN014 OVC020 13/12 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP097 P0013 60016 T01280122 53014
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
55 °F
67,64,62,62,62,62,61,61,61,59,59,55,55
Dew Point
54 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
7 mph from ENE
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
6.50 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 20 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 68F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 63F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Saturday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 48F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
rain Overcast with a chance of rain, then rain in the afternoon. High of 64F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 50F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 55F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 63F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 72F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 91F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday
clear Clear with a chance of rain. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Greater Rockford IL

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KRFD

Thursday, 23
Chance of Rain
63 | 39 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Friday, 24
Clear
68 | 45 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Chance of a Thunderstorm
63 | 48 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Sunday, 26
Rain
64 | 50 °F
Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
80%
Monday, 27
Chance of Rain
70 | 55 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
77 | 61 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 29
Partly Cloudy
86 | 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 30
Mostly Cloudy
91 | 72 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 31
Partly Cloudy
91 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 1
Chance of a Thunderstorm
91 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Source: BestForecast at 2:33 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 51 57 | 46 58 | 38 45 | 36
Wind 12 mph North 19 mph North 16 mph NNE 6 mph NE
Humidity 85% 67% 47% 70%
Chance of Precip. 60% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 98% 100% 38% 32%
Conditions Rain Showers Overcast Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:28 AM
8:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.04], Average RMSE [2.66]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.93], Average RMSE [2.24] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:33 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 68F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 34 61 | 37 64 | 40 47 | 38
Wind 5 mph NNE 6 mph NNE 7 mph East 3 mph ESE
Humidity 80% 39% 40% 70%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 3% 7% 4% 33%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:27 AM
8:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.10], Average RMSE [3.63]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.42], Average RMSE [3.31] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:33 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 63F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Saturday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 48F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 47 | 37 61 | 42 58 | 45 50 | 38
Wind 4 mph SE 9 mph SE 10 mph SE 7 mph East
Humidity 72% 50% 59% 63%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 62% 96% 72% 69%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:26 AM
8:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.48], Average RMSE [3.80]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.13], Average RMSE [3.50] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:33 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
rain Overcast with a chance of rain, then rain in the afternoon. High of 64F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 50F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 42 60 | 49 61 | 51 56 | 50
Wind 7 mph ESE 7 mph ESE 7 mph SE 9 mph SE
Humidity 67% 66% 67% 81%
Chance of Precip. 10% 30% 40% 20%
Cloud Cover 100% 92% 100% 100%
Conditions Overcast Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:25 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.02], Average RMSE [4.23]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.78], Average RMSE [3.61] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:33 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 55F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 51 | 50 67 | 54 65 | 54 57 | 55
Wind 9 mph SE 11 mph SE 10 mph SE 9 mph SE
Humidity 97% 62% 67% 88%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 97% 100% 83% 59%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:25 AM
8:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.21], Average RMSE [4.67]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.10], Average RMSE [3.92] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:33 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 56 74 | 65 74 | 69 67 | 64
Wind 9 mph SE 11 mph South 10 mph SSW 10 mph South
Humidity 97% 75% 83% 93%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 88% 83% 70% 51%
Conditions Fog Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:24 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.22], Average RMSE [4.13]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.83], Average RMSE [6.27] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:33 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 63F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 60 80 | 67 80 | 69 70 | 63
Wind 9 mph SSW 14 mph SSW 11 mph SSW 11 mph South
Humidity 92% 64% 71% 78%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 58% 79% 51% 100%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:24 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.08], Average RMSE [4.80]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.15], Average RMSE [6.01] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:33 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 72F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 59 87 | 64 87 | 69 74 | 69
Wind 10 mph SSW 14 mph SSW 12 mph SSW 12 mph South
Humidity 71% 45% 54% 81%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 68% 78% 77% 65%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:23 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.01], Average RMSE [6.53]
Source: BestForecast at 2:33 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 66 83 | 69 87 | 73 74 | 71
Wind 10 mph South 14 mph SSW 12 mph SSW 9 mph SSW
Humidity 77% 60% 59% 91%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 40% 33% 45% 49%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:23 AM
8:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.09], Average RMSE [6.39]
Source: BestForecast at 2:33 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 91F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 69 83 | 70 87 | 72 69 | 67
Wind 7 mph SSW 10 mph SW 7 mph SW 4 mph SSW
Humidity 84% 64% 58% 89%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 43% 52% 75% 74%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:22 AM
8:26 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:33 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear with a chance of rain. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 60 77 | 59 82 | 59 65 | 53
Wind 2 mph SSW 4 mph WSW 2 mph WSW 2 mph East
Humidity 78% 55% 46% 65%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 48% % % %
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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May 23, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 74 °F 51 °F
Record 95 °F (1921) 30 °F (1917)
Yesterday 73 °F 61 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 2
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Air Quality
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Yesterday Good
PM2.5
Yesterday Good
OZONE
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OZONE
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OZONE
Astronomy
May. 23, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:28 AM CDT 8:18 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 4:55 AM CDT 8:51 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:13 AM CDT 9:33 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:25 AM CDT 10:22 PM CDT
Moon 6:49 PM CDT 4:14 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 56m
Length of Day
14h 50m
Tomorrow will be 1m 39s longer.
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Wind Speed: 6.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 70° (ENE)
Ceiling: 1400 ft

METAR KRFD 230854Z 07006KT 3SM -RA BR SCT006 BKN014 OVC020 13/12 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP097 P0013 60016 T01280122 53014

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MesoWest I-39 @ Kishwaukee River Bridge , Rockford, IL 55 °F 53 °F 92% East  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 717 ft 3:45 AM CDT MADIS
Rockford Plaza, Rockford, IL 55.0 °F 53 °F 92% NNE  at  0.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 787 ft 4:26 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
3 Mi. SE of Winnebago, Winnebago, IL 54.2 °F 54 °F 100% NE  at  2.0 mph 0.05 in / hr 838 ft 4:25 AM CDT Normal  
Harvest Glen, Davis Junction, IL 53.2 °F 49 °F 87% NNE  at  5.8 mph 0.04 in / hr 810 ft 4:26 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Highland Elementary, Stillman Valley, IL 55.1 °F 54 °F 96% NE  at  3.0 mph 0.08 in / hr 755 ft 4:26 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Rockford, IL 53.7 °F 53 °F 96% North  at  0.0 mph 0.01 in / hr 879 ft 4:15 AM CDT Normal  
Cunningham and Westfield, Winnebago, IL 56.7 °F 54 °F 91% SW  at  8.0 mph 0.04 in / hr 850 ft 4:26 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Resh Farms, Winnebago, IL 50.8 °F 49 °F 93% NNW  at  8.3 mph 0.04 in / hr 899 ft 4:26 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Glen Abbey South, Belvidere, Rockford, IL 54.0 °F 52 °F 92% SSE  at  3.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 863 ft 4:26 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Aberdeen, Belvidere, IL 53.2 °F 52 °F 95% NNW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 873 ft 4:15 AM CDT Normal
Belvidere, Belvidere, IL 53.1 °F 52 °F 98% ENE  at  8.3 mph - / hr 817 ft 4:20 AM CDT Normal  
Rayz Rescue Be-ver Kreek, Belvidere, IL 54.0 °F 53 °F 96% ESE  at  0.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 820 ft 4:26 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Rock River, Roscoe, IL 53.8 °F - - North  at  0.0 mph 0.01 in / hr 728 ft 4:26 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Country Meadows, Kirkland, IL 52.9 °F 52 °F 96% ENE  at  2.0 mph 0.15 in / hr 764 ft 4:19 AM CDT Normal  
WB9NJJ, Rochelle, IL 56.5 °F 46 °F 68% WSW  at  1.6 mph 0.09 in / hr 810 ft 4:26 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
K9GPC, Rochelle, IL 55.9 °F 52 °F 86% NNE  at  3.6 mph 0.04 in / hr 840 ft 4:26 AM CDT Rapid Fire
PG Elementary School, Poplar Grove, IL 55.2 °F 54 °F 97% NNE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 906 ft 4:25 AM CDT Normal
Out On the Farm, Clare, IL 53.2 °F 52 °F 96% NE  at  6.0 mph 0.07 in / hr 860 ft 4:18 AM CDT Normal
Genoa Road, Genoa, IL 53.6 °F 53 °F 96% East  at  1.0 mph 0.20 in / hr 814 ft 4:21 AM CDT Normal
Hawkeye Observatory, Durand, IL 54.3 °F 51 °F 88% NNE  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 758 ft 4:26 AM CDT Normal
MesoWest FLAGG1 , Ashton, IL 57 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 782 ft 1:35 AM CDT MADIS
Hidden Farms Estates, Marengo, IL 53.4 °F 50 °F 87% WNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 811 ft 4:25 AM CDT Normal  
WIDOT Beloit - I-90 @ Colley Rd., South Beloit, IL 56 °F 56 °F 99% North  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 815 ft 1:16 AM CDT MADIS
Ellen Oaks Subdivision, Genoa, IL 52.5 °F 52 °F 97% NNE  at  6.0 mph 0.30 in / hr 883 ft 4:26 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Newark Township, Beloit, WI 53.5 °F 52 °F 93% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 860 ft 4:18 AM CDT Normal
Lost Nation, Dixon, IL 57.6 °F 58 °F 100% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 755 ft 4:26 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Heron Creek, Sycamore, IL 53.3 °F 53 °F 99% ENE  at  0.0 mph 0.05 in / hr 860 ft 4:26 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 54.1 °F 53 °F 95% NNE  at  4.0 mph 0.05 in / hr 879 ft 4:26 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Hawthorn Rd, Marengo, IL 54.1 °F 53 °F 97% ENE  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 859 ft 4:25 AM CDT Normal  
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