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Gusty Winds in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Atmospheric River to Impact the Northwest

Gusty winds are expected from portions of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast through the night following the system that brought rain to the area. An atmospheric river will move into the Northwest late today into Saturday bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, mountain snow, windy conditions, and high surf to the area over the weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 1 Nov 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Madison WI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Light south wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 40. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Light south wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 40. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind around 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Madison WI
 43.07°N 89.4°W (Elev. 879 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm CDT Nov 1, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm CDT Nov 1, 2025-6pm CST Nov 7, 2025
 
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