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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Light Rain

68°F

20°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	E 8 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Last update	2 Jul 6:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Poynette WI

Tonight
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 84 °F
Scattered
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms
Independence Day
High: 81 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 81 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 81 °F
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 4am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Independence Day

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm 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 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

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

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.