MADISON, WI — Southern Wisconsin is heading into a stretch of sunshine and warm temperatures Wednesday, with highs expected in the lower to middle 80s around Madison. Patchy smoke may still show up, but it is staying mostly high in the sky and air quality remains good.
Temperatures should cool into the upper 50s to around 60 overnight. A little fog could form west of Madison early Wednesday, but it should clear quickly after sunrise.
Midweek Weather Setup
The forecast calls for a mostly sunny and comfortable day Wednesday, with light winds and clear skies after the morning haze breaks up. The smoke in the sky is also expected to create vivid sunrises and sunsets.
Thursday brings a return of more humid air, though highs should still hold in the 80s. Conditions are expected to feel muggy by late day as the atmosphere starts to set up for more active weather.
Friday Storm Risk
The next round of showers and thunderstorms is expected Friday as a storm system moves through the region. The strongest impacts are forecast for southern Wisconsin, where scattered storms could develop during the day.
Rain chances may continue into Saturday before drying trends take hold on Sunday. The forecast then points to a quieter stretch to start next week, though another chance for showers could return later.
What Residents Should Watch
The overall pattern suggests a brief pause in the heat before humidity ramps up again late in the week. Even with the smoke nearby, current conditions are not expected to trigger air-quality concerns.
Anyone spending time outside should plan for changing conditions from pleasant midweek weather to a more unsettled Friday forecast. The warm stretch also keeps UV levels high, so sun protection will still matter.
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