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

Baraboo Wisconsin Dells Airport (KDLL)

Lat: 43.52°NLon: 89.77°WElev: 971ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain in Vicinity

67°F

19°C

Humidity	98%
Wind Speed	W 6 mph
Barometer	30.10 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	2 Jul 11:35 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Portage WI

Today
High: 87 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely
Friday
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms
Independence Day
High: 81 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 81 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter 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 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. 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 around 5 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 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. 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 around 5 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

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Wednesday

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