Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

64°F

18°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 16 Jun 6:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Madison WI

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Juneteenth
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Madison WI
 43.07°N 89.4°W (Elev. 879 ft)
6:38 am CDT Jun 16, 2025
7am CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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