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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Racine, Batten International Airport (KRAC)

Lat: 42.76°NLon: 87.82°WElev: 673ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	S 12 mph
Barometer	30.01 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	2 Jul 5:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Caledonia WI

Severe T-storm Watch until July 2, 10:00pm

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 06:43pm until July 2, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch until July 2, 10:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 06:43pm until July 2, 10:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Tonight
Low: 71 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms
Independence Day
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 62 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 78 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 2am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Independence Day

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.