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

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Partly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 2 Jul 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Sun Prairie WI

Severe T-storm Watch until July 2, 10:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 04:21pm until July 2, 10:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
Extreme Heat Warning
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    Severe T-storm Watch until July 2, 10:00pm
    Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 04:21pm until July 2, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 87 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 4am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 4am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. 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 between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Sun Prairie WI
 43.18°N 89.3°W (Elev. 915 ft)
3:22 pm CDT Jul 2, 2026
4pm CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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