A tornado watch has been declared for parts of Illinois including Winnebago and Stephenson counties. It remains in effect until 8 p.m. Friday.
The National Weather Service says showers and thunderstorms are likely Friday, mainly after 5 p.m., and some of the storms could be severe.
After the weather clears on Saturday, frost is expected Saturday night and Sunday night.
Keep an eye on the weather with these live weather cams in Rockford.
This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Rockford area under tornado watch until 8 p.m. Friday
Reporting by Jane Fosberry Enos, USA TODAY NETWORK / Rockford Register Star
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