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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Wisconsin Rapids, Alexander Field South Wood County Airport (KISW)

Lat: 44.36°NLon: 89.84°WElev: 1020ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	49%
Wind Speed	SW 15 G 22 mph
Barometer	29.94 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	15 Jul 3:54 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNW Arkdale WI

Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers then
Heavy Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Heavy Rain
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 75 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 60 °F
Slight Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 81. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 7 to 11 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind around 7 mph.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 6 mph.