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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Racine, Batten International Airport (KRAC)

Lat: 42.76°NLon: 87.82°WElev: 673ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1007.5 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 12 Oct 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Racine WI

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 1am and 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 61. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Sunny early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 1am and 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 61. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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Point Forecast:
Racine WI
 42.73°N 87.79°W (Elev. 597 ft)
Last Update:
1:34 pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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