Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern and Central Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Sep 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Arlington WI

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 59. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Arlington WI
 43.37°N 89.32°W (Elev. 1037 ft)
6:31 am CDT Sep 11, 2026
8am CDT Sep 11, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 17, 2026
 
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