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 >

Current conditions at

Sheboygan County Memorial Airport (KSBM)

Lat: 43.77°NLon: 87.85°WElev: 738ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Howards Grove WI

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 08:25am until July 2, 10:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 08:25am until July 2, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a chance of showers after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 96. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a chance of showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north 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
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Howards Grove WI
 43.88°N 87.89°W (Elev. 889 ft)
8:16 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
8am CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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