Dangerous Heat in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Heavy Rainfall Across the Gulf Coast

A significant heat wave is underway for the Intermountain West, Northern Plains, and Upper Great Lakes, peaking in intensity through Tuesday. This heat is expected to be exceptionally rare and produce numerous high temperature records. Showers and thunderstorms with the potential to produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding is expected across the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity	50%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer	30.18 in (1021.3 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	13 Jul 3:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Lake Ripley WI

Heat Advisory July 14, 12:00pm until July 15, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 96 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 97 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 94 °F
Hot
Thursday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 69. West wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 99. West wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. West wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.