Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (KEAU)

Lat: 44.87°NLon: 91.49°WElev: 886ft.

Light Rain

65°F

18°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	SE 9 mph
Barometer	29.75 in (1007.0 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	21 May 6:56 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Altoona WI

Today
High: 74 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: 54 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Chance
Showers and
Breezy
Wednesday
High: 70 °F
Breezy.
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 50 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 76 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 73 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 49 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 68 °F
Slight Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 74. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 54. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers between noon and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 76. Light west southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Memorial Day

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.