BE AWARE: Severe Storms Again This Afternoon

Severe weather returns to the region this afternoon over northeast Iowa and southern Wisconsin. Large hail (2+"), damaging winds (60-70mph), a few tornadoes (possibly strong), and locally heavy rain are all threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wisconsin Rapids, Alexander Field South Wood County Airport (KISW)

Lat: 44.36°NLon: 89.84°WElev: 1020ft.

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.70 in (1005.5 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Apr 3:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Babcock WI

Tornado Watch until April 14, 10:00pm
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Tornado Watch
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    Tornado Watch until April 14, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Tue

    Tornado Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 71 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Widespread dense fog, mainly after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Dense Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm.  Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East wind 3 to 7 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Dense Fog
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 39. South wind around 11 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 71. Light east wind.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Widespread dense fog, mainly after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East wind 3 to 7 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 39. South wind around 11 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
A chance of rain showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Babcock WI
 44.21°N 90.14°W
4:32 pm CDT Apr 14, 2026
4pm CDT Apr 14, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 21, 2026
 
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