Strong to Severe Thunderstorms in the East; Heat in the Central and Western U.S.

Strong to potentially severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts are forecast Thursday from parts of New England into the Mid Atlantic and Carolinas. Significant heat will expand across the West and Central Plains through Friday, potentially breaking daily high temperature records. Dangerous heat will then build into the Eastern U.S. this weekend through much of next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 44.36°NLon: 89.84°WElev: 1020ft.

A Few Clouds

77°F

25°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 19 Jun 1:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Vesper WI

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Juneteenth
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Vesper WI
 44.51°N 89.92°W (Elev. 1168 ft)
1:06 pm CDT Jun 19, 2025
2pm CDT Jun 19, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 25, 2025
 
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