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Fire Weather in the West; Strong to Severe Storms in Southern Mid-Atlantic; Tropics off Florida and Southeast

Critical fire weather conditions will continue across the Inter-mountain West through the upcoming weekend, as Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches are in effect. Meanwhile, strong to severe storms w/ damaging winds and heavy rain likely in North Carolina and southern Virginia. Finally, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring a broad area of low pressure in the Bahamas for development. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Mostly Cloudy

59°F

15°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in (1020.8 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Aug 1:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Madison WI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 55 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind around 5 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 71 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 53 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 71 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 54 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 70 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 60 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 72 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 62 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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Point Forecast:
Madison WI
 43.07°N 89.4°W (Elev. 879 ft)
Last Update:
2:08 am CDT Aug 23, 2019
Forecast Valid:
2am CDT Aug 23, 2019-6pm CDT Aug 29, 2019
 
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