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Fire Weather Concerns West; Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this Friday afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Fair

58°F

14°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Sep 2:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rio WISimilar City Names

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Monday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rio WISimilar City Names
 43.46°N 89.23°W (Elev. 951 ft)
Last Update:
2:41 am CDT Sep 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT Sep 11, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 17, 2026
 
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