Extreme Heat and Excessive Rainfall This Week

A significant heat wave is underway for the Intermountain West, Northern Plains, and Upper Great Lakes, peaking in intensity through midweek and lingering across parts of the Northern Plains and Midwest until this weekend. In southwest Texas, excessive rainfall may bring a risk for potentially life-threatening flash and arroyo flooding through Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Racine, Batten International Airport (KRAC)

Lat: 42.76° N Lon: 87.82° W Elev: 673 ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	NW 7 mph
Barometer	30.19 in (1021.8 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	14 Jul 9:53 am CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Racine County

Today

Hot, sunny. Highs 90 to 96 near the lake and in the upper 90s inland. West winds up to 10 mph. Highest heat index readings 97 to 102 in the late morning and afternoon.

Tonight

Clear. Lows in the lower 70s. West winds up to 10 mph. Highest heat index readings 95 to 99 in the evening.

Wednesday

Hot and humid. Sunny. Highs 88 to 94 near the lake and in the mid 90s inland. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon. Highest heat index readings 99 to 104 in the late morning and afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Northeast winds up to 5 mph. Highest heat index readings 95 to 98 in the evening.

Thursday

Very warm and humid. Sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds up to 10 mph. Highest heat index readings 95 to 97 in the late morning and early afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.

Friday

Sunny with slight chance of light showers in the morning, then partly sunny with chance of light showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of light showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. Slight chance of light showers in the morning, then chance of light showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy with chance of light showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of light showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear. Slight chance of light showers and thunderstorms through around midnight, then slight chance of light showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Monday

Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of light showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s.