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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and hail will be possible today from Michigan into the Lower Great Lakes region. 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. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rhinelander, Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (KRHI)

Lat: 45.63°NLon: 89.48°WElev: 1624ft.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SW 9 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.60 in (1001.1 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 21 Jun 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Pelican Lake WI

Heat Advisory until June 23, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until June 23, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Pelican Lake WI
 45.51°N 89.07°W (Elev. 1627 ft)
Last Update:
10:57 am CDT Jun 21, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Jun 21, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 27, 2025
 
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