RJM Weather

08/24/2023

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN DANE

08/24/2023

Severe thunderstorm watch issued

08/24/2023

There is a possibility for thunderstorm development in roughly this area today, though I can't count out Rockford yet. Some of this may be severe, like we're seeing out in Milwaukee right now

08/14/2023

Storms now approaching the area, these are sub-severe

08/14/2023

These have been on a weakening trend lately, we'll see how that holds as they lift northeast.

08/14/2023

Severe storms moving ~very slowly~ northeast into the Rockford area within the next couple hours. They have a 50/50 chance of maintaining their strength, so prepare yourself nonetheless because the slow moving nature of these could enhance impacts.

08/12/2023

Severe thunderstorm moving into Dane, Green, and Rock counties

08/12/2023

Severe thunderstorm watch for all counties north of the stateline.

08/10/2023

Tomorrow will be a very interesting weather setup, with varying threats across the area. We'll break it down by timing:

Around 7 PM, storms begin to enter to the north and west of Madison, possibly entering Dane County around 7-9 PM. This threat is heavily a wind threat, where we could see winds to 70 MPH. The strongest of this will be to the south and east towards Beloit and Clinton, as the "bowing" segment will be further south and/or east.

That being said, the west end of this is to be watched as well. That's where we could see a higher tornado threat, as a tail-end storm could rotate given the right atmosphere. These would be cells developing west of the main line, eventually moving south east so we see a possibility for two rounds of storms in the Rockford Area.

The first storms approach the Rockford area around 10 PM, second around 2 PM

The strength of this will heavily depend on how much our atmosphere can recover from early morning storms, coming through at about 8/9 AM. If we can see sunshine, increasing temps and dew points, we're looking at a much more potent threat

As ALWAYS, this is subject to extreme change

08/10/2023

The severe weather potential tomorrow continues to look interesting. I'll have an update around 3

08/09/2023

Our area takes up the northern extent of a severe weather threat on FRIDAY, August 11th. The specific threats are unknown at this point, but it'll probably feature some damaging winds and hail, with a lower risk for tornadoes- there's really nothing screaming "tornado outbreak" about this forecast. Of course- as everything in weather.. it's subject to change, and I'll keep you informed.

08/06/2023

The severe weather in downstate IL will not be affecting us. The pattern for the next few days should be rather quiet.

08/06/2023

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08/03/2023

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07/15/2023

07/14/2023

Here we go..

07/14/2023

An areawide severe thunderstorm watch may be coming soon as storms develop and move east out of Iowa

07/14/2023

Thunderstorms, some severe should move through the area after 7 PM tonight. Unlike yesterday, there shouldn't be any tornadoes with these- but large hail and damaging winds are possible.

07/14/2023

There is a strong thunderstorm northwest of Beloit currently moving SE, how that impacts the area remains to be seen

07/14/2023

The current storm moving through NE Boone County is no threat to Belvidere, Garden Prairie, or anything West of Russellville Road and north. This threat is limited to the Capron area and east

07/13/2023

TORNADO WARNING sirens ongoing

07/12/2023

All clear. Threat has subsided. Nothing here thankfully, but a tornado was seen in Oswego.

07/12/2023

Broad rotation southwest of Rockford, near the Stephenson county line. Keep an eye out

07/12/2023

TORNADO WATCH COMING SOON

07/12/2023

Upgraded to a level 3/5 ENHANCED RISK for strong tornadoes and all other hazards

07/12/2023

Here we go. PLEASE have ways to get alerts

07/12/2023

I really do think at least one tornado will be possible today, east of IL-26, west of IL-47 south of US-20, and along and north of I-80. Around 5-7 PM. If the environment can destabilize from the rain this morning, the environment could be perfect for one or two tornadoes, along with the other usual severe hazards. Heed all warnings. The Southside of the metro is at higher risk than those in South Beloit, or Caledonia.