Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains to the Upper Midwest

A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S and linger through much of the work week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Severe thunderstorms are possible from the southern Plains through the Upper Mississippi Valley. Fire weather concerns are expected to persist across the Four Corners region. Read More >

Current conditions at

Appleton-Outagamie (KATW)

Lat: 44.26°NLon: 88.52°WElev: 869ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 23 Jun 5:45 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Appleton WI

Heat Advisory June 23, 05:53am until June 23, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory June 23, 05:53am until June 23, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall.  Patchy fog after 11pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
Appleton WI
 44.27°N 88.43°W (Elev. 797 ft)
3:52 am CDT Jun 23, 2025
5am CDT Jun 23, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 29, 2025
 
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