Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.1 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 16 Jun 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE De Forest WI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  High near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. High near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Juneteenth
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE De Forest WI
 43.28°N 89.27°W (Elev. 1017 ft)
5:38 pm CDT Jun 16, 2025
7pm CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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