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 >

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

A Few Clouds

81°F

27°C

Humidity	44%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint	57°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	3 Aug 5:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Sun Prairie WI

Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 75 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 81. 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 82.