Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	4 Jul 5:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Lake Ripley WI

Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Sunday
High: 81 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 2am. Patchy fog between 9pm and 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers between 11am and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.