Active Pattern for the Center of the Nation

Critical fire weather conditions, severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe wind gusts, large hail, strong tornadoes and heavy rainfall remain on tap for the central U.S. this evening. Flash flooding is also possible for portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Very large hail up to 3 inches in diameter will be possible this evening across western Kansas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Mostly Cloudy

6°C

43°F

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	SE 17 km/h
Barometer	1020.8 mb (30.14 in)
Dewpoint	0°C (32°F)
Visibility	16 km
Wind Chill	3°C (37°F)
Last update	26 Apr 6:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Madison WI

Today

Mostly Cloudy
then Showers
High: 15 °C
Tonight

Showers
Low: 12 °C
Saturday

Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
High: 25 °C
Saturday
Night

Showers
Likely
Low: 14 °C
Sunday

Showers
High: 22 °C
Sunday
Night

Showers and
Breezy
Low: 16 °C
Monday

Showers
Likely and
Breezy
High: 22 °C
Monday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 9 °C
Tuesday

Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
High: 23 °C

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers, mainly after 3pm. High near 15. Southeast wind 25 to 30 km/h, with gusts as high as 45 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Low around 12. Southeast wind 25 to 30 km/h, with gusts as high as 40 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 7.5 mm and 1 cm possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 km/h, with gusts as high as 55 km/h.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind 20 to 25 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.

Sunday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 22. Southeast wind 15 to 20 km/h increasing to 25 to 30 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Low around 16. Breezy, with a south wind 30 to 35 km/h, with gusts as high as 55 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 5 and 7.5 mm possible.

Monday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Breezy, with a south wind 30 to 35 km/h, with gusts as high as 50 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than 1 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 20 to 25 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 km/h.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 23.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.