Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 12:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Waterloo WI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 9pm.  Low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 9pm. Low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Waterloo WI
 43.14°N 88.98°W (Elev. 823 ft)
11:51 pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
1am CDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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