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

Taylor County Airport (KMDZ)

Lat: 45.1°NLon: 90.3°WElev: 1460ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SE 10 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.76 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 11:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Athens WI

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

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 100. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 100. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Athens WI
 44.99°N 90.19°W (Elev. 1424 ft)
10:32 pm CDT Jun 20, 2025
12am CDT Jun 21, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 27, 2025
 
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