Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison, Madison-Lac Qui Parle County Airport (KDXX)

Lat: 44.98°NLon: 96.18°WElev: 1077ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 19 Aug 5:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Dawson MN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 82. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 82. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Dawson MN
 44.94°N 96.03°W (Elev. 1027 ft)
5:31 pm CDT Aug 19, 2026
5pm CDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 26, 2026
 
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