Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ladysmith - Rusk County Airport (KRCX)

Lat: 45.49°NLon: 91°WElev: 1234ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	29.99 in
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 8:35 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Rusk County Airport WI

Today
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday
High: 65 °F⇓
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 50 °F
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 49 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 74 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 58 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Temperature falling to around 60 by 5pm. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Low around 50. North northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.