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Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Oct 2:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Waunakee WI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 55. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 55. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Waunakee WI
 43.18°N 89.45°W (Elev. 948 ft)
Last Update:
2:36 am CDT Oct 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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