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Tropical Depression Nine in the Gulf of America; California October Heat Wave Continues

Tropical Depression Nine is forecast to track toward the central U.S. Gulf Coast while strengthening into a tropical storm by early Wednesday and a hurricane on Thursday. Stay tuned to forecast updates. Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across much of California through midweek. Temperatures are forecast to gradually cool beginning Thursday in Coastal California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1008.9 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Oct 12:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Madison WI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 50. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 15 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 50. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Columbus Day
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Madison WI
 43.07°N 89.4°W (Elev. 879 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am CDT Oct 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am CDT Oct 7, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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