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

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

A Few Clouds

87°F

31°C

Humidity	51%
Wind Speed	S 12 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	2 Jul 2:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW McFarland WI

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

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 03:41pm until July 2, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Extreme Heat Warning

Severe T-storm Watch until July 2, 10:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 03:41pm until July 2, 10:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 88 °F
Scattered
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 85 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms
Independence Day
High: 82 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 82 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 62 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 95. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 2am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast 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 82. South 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 between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

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

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.