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

Current conditions at

Ladysmith - Rusk County Airport (KRCX)

Lat: 45.49°NLon: 91°WElev: 1234ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity	80%
Wind Speed	S 12 mph
Barometer	29.98 in
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	15 Jul 8:55 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Exeland WI

Flood Watch July 15, 01:00pm until July 16, 07:00am

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Flood Watch

Today
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Heavy
Rain
Wednesday
High: 59 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 50 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 49 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 74 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 58 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 75 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 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

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Thursday Night

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

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south 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. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.