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

75°F

24°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.72 in (1005.7 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jun 3:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Vesper WI

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

    Today: Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. South southwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. South southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Clear then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. South southwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. South southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Vesper WI
 44.44°N 89.89°W (Elev. 1096 ft)
4:06 am CDT Jun 21, 2025
4am CDT Jun 21, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 27, 2025
 
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