Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ladysmith - Rusk County Airport (KRCX)

Lat: 45.49°NLon: 91°WElev: 1234ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	SW 17 G 22 mph
Barometer	29.95 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	15 Jul 12:35 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Ladysmith WI

This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday
High: 67 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 50 °F
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 49 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 58 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 63. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 67. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Low around 50. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind around 5 mph.