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Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Intermountain West and East Coast

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Intermountain West and East Coast states. Flooding, gusty winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, record warmth will spread northward across the Mississippi Valley the next few days. Looking for snow, the first winter storm of the season is underway across the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SW 7 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Oct 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Waunakee WI

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: 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. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
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. East wind around 5 mph.
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:
9:31 am CDT Oct 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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