Wisconsin Weather: August Heatwave Breaks with Severe Storms and Heavy Rain

Current Conditions and August Heat

• ☀️ The start of August has been the driest in 55 years, with temperatures returning to the 90s for the first time since July.
• 🌡️ Highs reached 91 in Wausau and Appleton, with continued 90-degree weather in some areas.
• 💨 Southeast winds are cooling lakefront areas to the mid-70s to lower 80s.
• ☁️ While most areas were sunny, there was an isolated thunderstorm south of Fond du Lac and some across the UP.

Approaching Weather System

• ⛈️ A new weather system, an area of low pressure, is moving across the northern plains and is expected to bring significant changes.
• 🥵 This system will bring more heat and humidity, with heat index values potentially reaching 90-100°.
• 💧 Dew points are expected to remain in the 70s for the next week, indicating persistently humid conditions.

Weekend Severe Weather Outlook

• ⚠️ The northern part of the viewing area is under a marginal threat for severe weather tomorrow night, with potential for damaging winds and hail.
• ⚡ Saturday presents a slight risk and marginal risk across the entire viewing area for all types of severe weather.
• 🌧️ Significant rainfall is possible throughout the weekend and into next week, with estimates of 1 to 2 inches or more.

Extended Forecast

• 🌡️ After the weekend storms, temperatures are expected to be in the 80s from Monday through Thursday.
• 🌦️ There is a chance of thunderstorms nearly every day next week.
• 🎯 The 3°ree guarantee for tomorrow is 89°, with a donation to Golden House if the actual high is within 3 degrees.