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Heat in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain Possible for South Texas; Monitoring Erin Tropical Impacts

Hot temperatures are forecast over the Plains and into the lower Mississippi River Valley Friday where Heat Advisories have been issued. Heavy rain from a disturbance in the western Gulf could bring flooding to south Texas. Erin could bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to Puerto Rico and the USVI this weekend with dangerous surf and rip currents impacting the western Atlantic Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ladysmith - Rusk County Airport (KRCX)

Lat: 45.49°NLon: 91°WElev: 1234ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Aug 11:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Winter WI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 77 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Winter WI
 45.82°N 91.01°W
Last Update:
9:56 pm CDT Aug 14, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11pm CDT Aug 14, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 21, 2025
 
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