Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Mostly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 17 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1009.5 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 29 Jun 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake Mills WI

Extreme Heat Warning June 29, 02:26pm until July 1, 07:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning June 29, 02:26pm until July 1, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Wed

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 93 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Independence Day
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Mills WI
 43.08°N 88.92°W (Elev. 833 ft)
2:07 pm CDT Jun 29, 2026
2pm CDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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