Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed S 17 G 26 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 4 Oct 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE De Forest WI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 15 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. West wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. West wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers likely before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE De Forest WI
 43.28°N 89.27°W (Elev. 1017 ft)
1:13 pm CDT Oct 4, 2025
1pm CDT Oct 4, 2025-6pm CDT Oct 10, 2025
 
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