Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Waukesha County Airport (KUES)

Lat: 43.04°NLon: 88.25°WElev: 886ft.

Overcast

79°F

26°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 6 Aug 1:45 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Waukesha WI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 63 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Waukesha WI
 42.99°N 88.25°W (Elev. 823 ft)
1:21 pm CDT Aug 6, 2026
2pm CDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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