Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Mostly Cloudy

72°F

22°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer	30.06 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	2 Jul 7:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Lodi WI

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 08:32am until July 2, 10:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 08:32am until July 2, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
Today
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 86 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Independence Day
High: 81 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 82 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 96. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

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

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm. High near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 68. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Independence Day

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 82. North wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.