Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Heat Continues in the Southwest

Scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, large hail, a tornado or two, and heavy rain across parts of the Upper Midwest, mainly this evening through Saturday. Very hot temperatures will continue through today across the Desert Southwest, which could break daily high temperature records. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Partly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	S 16 G 23 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	8 Aug 10:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Cottage Grove WI

Today
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Sunday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 96. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 10 mph.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Tuesday Night

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

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.