Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes are expected through Tuesday across parts of the central Plains and lower to mid Missouri Valley. Heavy to excessive rainfall could produce flooding across portions of the Ohio Valley into the Central Appalachians through Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Partly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 17 Jun 12:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Madison WI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am.  High near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    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 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. High near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Madison WI
 43.07°N 89.4°W (Elev. 879 ft)
12:54 am CDT Jun 17, 2025
1am CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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