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

76°F

24°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.3 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Jun 11:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Vesper WI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Juneteenth
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Vesper WI
 44.49°N 89.98°W (Elev. 1119 ft)
11:31 am CDT Jun 17, 2025
12pm CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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