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Fire Weather Concerns and Severe Weather

Dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the northern and central High Plains through this weekend, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are possible from the Plains into the Upper Midwest, as well as in the Ohio Valley and portions of the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. Read More >

Clouds will increase tonight, with a few sprinkles west of Madison later tonight, as a cold front moves toward the area. The front will move east across the area Saturday, bringing some clouds and a few sprinkles in the morning. Warm and breezy conditions are expected otherwise on Saturday. Somewhat cooler temperatures are forecast for Sunday, with chances for showers, mainly in the afternoon.
An active weather pattern is expected to return Sunday night and potentially linger through Tuesday. Monday into early Tuesday may feature some potential for thunderstorms capable of heavy rainfall. An area of severe storms may occur from Iowa into southwest Wisconsin, though this risk area may expand more into southern Wisconsin as we get closer to this time period. The better heavy rainfall risk is more over areas north of a Janesville to Mequon line. Those with outdoor plans during this period should stay updated with the forecast and any changes to it!