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

Monroe Municipal Airport (KEFT)

Lat: 42.62°NLon: 89.59°WElev: 1082ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 2 Jul 1:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Monroe WI

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 01:53pm until July 2, 10:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 01:53pm until July 2, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 95. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the evening.
Independence Day
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Monroe WI
 42.65°N 89.69°W (Elev. 997 ft)
1:22 pm CDT Jul 2, 2026
1pm CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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