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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Sparta, Sparta / Fort McCoy Airport (KCMY)

Lat: 43.96°NLon: 90.74°WElev: 837ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity	55%
Wind Speed	SW 9 mph
Barometer	29.90 in (1012.3 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	15 Jul 4:55 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Sparta WI

Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Heavy Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 61 °F
Slight Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 83. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind 3 to 5 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 73. North wind around 7 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.