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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic; Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rain and potential significant flash and urban flooding to the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, especially along the I-95 urban corridor. Dry conditions, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will continue to bring a critical fire weather threat to the northwestern Great Basin into the interior Northwest through Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Fog/Mist

61°F

16°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1022.6 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 31 Jul 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Waunakee WI

  • Today

    Today: Areas of smoke. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Areas Smoke

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of smoke before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Areas Smoke
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Areas of smoke. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Areas of smoke before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Waunakee WI
 43.14°N 89.42°W (Elev. 850 ft)
Last Update:
4:24 am CDT Jul 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Jul 31, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 6, 2025
 
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