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Showers and Storms continue across the East; Heat, Critical Fire Weather, Drought, and Poor Air Quality continues in the West

A series of fronts will focus locally heavy showers and storms across portions of the central and eastern U.S. through the end of the workweek. Dangerous to extreme heat continues across the Southwest U.S., eventually spreading eastward over the weekend into early next week. Elevated fire weather conditions continue across the Great Basin, with degraded air quality lingering across the Northwest. Read More >

Gusty southerly winds will build waves of 3 to 5 feet along Sheboygan county beaches Tuesday afternoon and evening resulting in high swim risk conditions and potential for dangerous currents, especially on southern side of piers and break walls. Moderate swim risk expected just south, with swim risk decreasing south of Port Washington.
Scattered showers and storms are expected to develop this evening becoming more widespread overnight tonight. The showers and possible storms may linger over far southern WI and southeast WI into Wednesday night. Heavy rain is possible.
July 2026 climate statistics for Madison and Milwaukee. It was a top 30 warmest month for both cities, with a top 30 driest month in Madison.