Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Janesville-Rock County (KJVL)

Lat: 42.62°NLon: 89.04°WElev: 801ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 6:45 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Clinton WI

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 07:38am until July 2, 10:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 07:38am until July 2, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 88. Heat index values as high as 96. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 88. Heat index values as high as 96. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Independence Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Clinton WI
 42.58°N 88.95°W (Elev. 817 ft)
6:31 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
7am CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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