Extreme Heat and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Extreme heat continues today from the central Plains to the lower Mississippi River Valley, over southeast Montana, and from southern California into the Southwest Deserts. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Severe thunderstorms capable of strong to severe wind gusts and large hail are possible across the Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley today into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Fog/Mist

82°F

28°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1007.2 mb)
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 27 Jul 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Madison WI

Extreme Heat Warning until July 27, 09:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning until July 27, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Mon

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
Madison WI
 43.07°N 89.4°W (Elev. 879 ft)
9:31 am CDT Jul 27, 2026
9am CDT Jul 27, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
 
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