Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern and Central Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (KEAU)

Lat: 44.87° N Lon: 91.49° W Elev: 886 ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Sep 6:56 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Eau Claire County

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy with slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Cooler. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Sunday
Cooler. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds up to 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s.
Monday
Rain showers in the morning, then rain showers and chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Monday Night
Rain showers and chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Tuesday
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. Highs around 70.
Wednesday Night
Decreasing clouds. Lows in the lower 50s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.



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