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Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Mostly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.9 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 9 Apr 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Rockdale WI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west.

    High: 62 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers. Low around 41. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 41. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Rockdale WI
 42.93°N 89.05°W (Elev. 879 ft)
Last Update:
11:52 am CDT Apr 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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