Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. 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

78°F

26°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1007.6 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Oct 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Stoughton WI

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. East wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Windy.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Windy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Stoughton WI
 42.98°N 89.22°W (Elev. 846 ft)
9:31 am CDT Oct 12, 2026
12pm CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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