Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the West; Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Severe thunderstorms are likely today across the northern Plains and into the upper Mississippi Valley. Gusty winds and dry conditions will result in widespread critical fire weather through Saturday across parts of the Four Corners region and the Great Basin. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 44.36°NLon: 89.84°WElev: 1020ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.6 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 8:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Pittsville WI

Heat Advisory June 21, 12:00pm until June 23, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Pittsville WI
 44.45°N 90.07°W (Elev. 1056 ft)
7:52 am CDT Jun 20, 2025
9am CDT Jun 20, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2025
 
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