Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Fair

57°F

14°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Oct 4:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Madison WI

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Madison WI
 43.07°N 89.4°W (Elev. 879 ft)
4:26 am CDT Oct 11, 2026
5am CDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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