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October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Partly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed S 10 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.4 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E De Forest WI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Columbus Day
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E De Forest WI
 43.24°N 89.3°W (Elev. 1010 ft)
Last Update:
3:26 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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