Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and the central High Plains. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Waukesha County Airport (KUES)

Lat: 43.04°NLon: 88.25°WElev: 886ft.

Partly Cloudy

91°F

33°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	SW 12 G 17 mph
Barometer	29.95 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Heat Index	100°F (38°C)
Last update	1 Jul 3:45 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Pewaukee WI

Extreme Heat Warning July 1, 04:27pm until July 2, 10:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 1, 04:27pm until July 2, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 87 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Independence Day
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Independence Day

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.