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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wausau Downtown Airport (KAUW)

Lat: 44.93°NLon: 89.63°WElev: 1200ft.

Overcast

53°F

12°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NW 12 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.6 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 17 May 7:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Marathon WI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 8 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Widespread frost, mainly after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 34. East northeast wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Frost

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Widespread frost, mainly after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 34. East northeast wind around 9 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Marathon WI
 44.98°N 89.89°W (Elev. 1332 ft)
Last Update:
5:38 pm CDT May 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm CDT May 17, 2025-6pm CDT May 24, 2025
 
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