Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Waukesha County Airport (KUES)

Lat: 43.04°NLon: 88.25°WElev: 886ft.

Mostly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 7:45 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Brookfield WI

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 08:18am until July 2, 10:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 08:18am until July 2, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 91 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  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.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 68. 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.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    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 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

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

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 99. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. 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 68. 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
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half 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 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Brookfield WI
 43.07°N 88.15°W (Elev. 846 ft)
6:31 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
8am CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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