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

Wausau Downtown Airport (KAUW)

Lat: 44.93°NLon: 89.63°WElev: 1200ft.

Mostly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.1 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Jun 11:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ENE Wausau WI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 9 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers between noon and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers between noon and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Juneteenth
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ENE Wausau WI
 45.01°N 89.5°W (Elev. 1401 ft)
11:31 am CDT Jun 17, 2025
12pm CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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