Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

La Crosse - La Crosse Regional Airport (KLSE)

Lat: 43.88°NLon: 91.26°WElev: 653ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 15 Jul 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

West Salem WI

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind around 7 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Light east wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Light east wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light east wind.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
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Point Forecast:
West Salem WI
 43.89°N 91.08°W
6:59 am CDT Jul 15, 2025
11am CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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