Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Waukesha County Airport (KUES)

Lat: 43.04°NLon: 88.25°WElev: 886ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 9 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 29 Jun 5:45 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Wales WI

Extreme Heat Warning June 29, 06:02pm until July 1, 07:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning June 29, 06:02pm until July 1, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Wed

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Independence Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Wales WI
 43.04°N 88.39°W (Elev. 1056 ft)
2:36 pm CDT Jun 29, 2026
6pm CDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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