Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 44.36°NLon: 89.84°WElev: 1020ft.

Partly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1009.7 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Jun 1:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Babcock WI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 3pm, then showers likely after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 83. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 3pm, then showers likely after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 83. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Babcock WI
 44.32°N 90.05°W (Elev. 981 ft)
1:51 pm CDT Jun 17, 2025
2pm CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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