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Tropical Storm Isaias in the Gulf; California Heat Continues

Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to track toward the central U.S. Gulf Coast while strengthening into a hurricane on Thursday. Residents from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle should closely monitor the latest updates. Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across much of California through midweek. Temperatures are forecast to gradually cool beginning Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.2 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Oct 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Waunakee WI

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78. South wind around 15 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78. South wind around 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Columbus Day
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Waunakee WI
 43.22°N 89.45°W (Elev. 994 ft)
Last Update:
8:46 am CDT Oct 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT Oct 7, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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