Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Racine, Batten International Airport (KRAC)

Lat: 42.76°NLon: 87.82°WElev: 673ft.

Light Rain

61°F

16°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 6:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Racine WI

  • Today

    Today: Showers, mainly before noon, then a chance of drizzle after 1pm.  High near 67. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers, mainly before noon, then a chance of drizzle after 1pm. High near 67. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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Point Forecast:
Racine WI
 42.73°N 87.82°W (Elev. 653 ft)
6:48 am CDT Sep 30, 2026
8am CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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