Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and hail will be possible today from Michigan into the Lower Great Lakes region. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Read More >

Current conditions at

Janesville-Rock County (KJVL)

Lat: 42.62°NLon: 89.04°WElev: 801ft.

Fair and Breezy

91°F

33°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SW 23 G 33 mph
Barometer 29.74 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index102°F (39°C)
Last update 21 Jun 5:45 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Fort Atkinson WI

Heat Advisory June 21, 06:19pm until June 23, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory June 21, 06:19pm until June 23, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Fort Atkinson WI
 42.88°N 88.9°W (Elev. 814 ft)
4:24 pm CDT Jun 21, 2025
6pm CDT Jun 21, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 28, 2025
 
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