Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains to the Upper Midwest

A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S and linger through much of the work week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Severe thunderstorms are possible from the southern Plains through the Upper Mississippi Valley. Fire weather concerns are expected to persist across the Four Corners region. Read More >

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 14 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 22 Jun 9:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Racine, Batten International Airport WI

Extreme Heat Warning June 22, 10:19pm until June 23, 07:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning June 22, 10:19pm until June 23, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Mon

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 76 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Racine, Batten International Airport WI
 42.8°N 87.84°W (Elev. 748 ft)
9:24 pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
10pm CDT Jun 22, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 29, 2025
 
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