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

Juneau, Dodge County Airport (KUNU)

Lat: 43.43°NLon: 88.7°WElev: 935ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed S 15 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 2 Jul 2:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Watertown WI

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 02:46pm until July 2, 10:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 02:46pm until July 2, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 87 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 4am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 65 °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 82. Northeast 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: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest 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: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 4am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. 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 82. Northeast 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest 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 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Watertown WI
 43.2°N 88.68°W (Elev. 899 ft)
2:37 pm CDT Jul 2, 2026
2pm CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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