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

Ladysmith - Rusk County Airport (KRCX)

Lat: 45.49°NLon: 91°WElev: 1234ft.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 14 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.85 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 20 Jun 12:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Holcombe WI

Extreme Heat Warning June 21, 12:00pm until June 22, 09:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    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 82. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph. 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 59. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Holcombe WI
 45.31°N 91.21°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
11:08 am CDT Jun 20, 2025
12pm CDT Jun 20, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2025
 
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