Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and the central High Plains. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Racine, Batten International Airport (KRAC)

Lat: 42.76°NLon: 87.82°WElev: 673ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	SW 12 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	1 Jul 7:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Racine WI

Extreme Heat Warning July 1, 08:06pm until July 2, 10:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 1, 08:06pm until July 2, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Independence Day
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 96. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 71. Southwest wind around 5 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

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph. 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 after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.