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.

A Few Clouds

71°F

22°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed SW 14 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE De Forest WI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • 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 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Columbus Day
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE De Forest WI
 43.26°N 89.27°W (Elev. 1033 ft)
12:31 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
1pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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