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The heat next week will be hot, but it won't be record breaking heat; here's a look at the hottest temperature recorded each day next week compared to the forecast high. Full forecast: channel3000.com/weather
Here is a look at the estimated number of tornadoes that have touched down across the state since the start of 2026. Wisconsin averages 23 tornadoes per year. Of particular note, 3 EF 3 tornadoes touched down in April. The last EF 3 in Wisconsin was back in 2021. #wiwx
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FIRST WARN: As temperatures warm and dew points climb, the threat for severe weather will return. Beginning Sunday across southwestern Wisconsin then more of the state is under the threat for severe weather on Monday. Stay with News 3 Now for the latest. #wiwx
It's a busy Saturday but the weather is going to remain pleasant; temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 60s with light northwesterly winds. Full forecast: channel3000.com/weather
Over half of Wisconsin's counties recorded their wettest April on record. A full breakdown here: https://www.channel3000.com/news/beyond-the-barometer-april-2026-was-wisconsins-wettest-april-on-record/article_989e56cd-e3b0-4df1-8f40-612252c97393.html
The data is in and it's no surprise that April 2026 was Wisconsin's wettest April on record; total statewide precipitation was 6.53" while the average April is 2.63". 40 out of Wisconsin's 72 counties recorded their wettest April in recorded history. #wiwx
Another chilly night is expected across Wisconsin. With lows expected to dip into the 30s, another round of frost advisories has been issued until 8am on Friday. Full forecast: channel3000.com/weather
The likelihood is less than half but southeastern Wisconsin may be included in a severe thunderstorm watch over within the next hour as storms are beginning to develop. Full forecast: channel3000.com/weather
Dry and breezy conditions out across southern Wisconsin on Monday, which means that the fire danger is high to very high across much of the state. The low dew points may mean the area will skip out on rain chances later this afternoon. Full forecast: channel3000.com/weather
Gusty, warm winds will provide fuel for a wildfire danger today. A cold front may bring a few isolated storms from about 3 pm to 9 pm today. A strong storm cannot be ruled out. Then, it turns colder with patchy frost chances Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Strong winds and hail will be the greatest threats Monday afternoon as a cold front slides through Wisconsin. Timing for the storms will be between the mid afternoon through the early evening hours. Full forecast: channel3000.com/weather
Though the threat isn't high across southern Wisconsin, the counties in the yellow are under a high threat for fire danger on Saturday. Be careful when burning this afternoon. Full forecast: channel3000.com/weather
Making plans for the rest of Saturday? Here's a look at what to expect between now and 10pm. Full forecast: channel3000.com/weather
The first weekend of May is almost here! Temperatures will steadily warm making way for rain chances by Sunday. Full forecast: channel3000.com/weather
For the Madison area, April 2026 was the wettest April on record; the average April rain for the city is 2.88". The average temperature was 50.8°; the hottest high temperature was 80° and the coldest high temperature was 43°. #wiwx
The first day of May is going to continue to remain cloudy with temperatures hanging out in the mid to upper 40s through 10pm tonight. Full forecast: channel3000.com/weather
Hit or miss showers will continue throughout the rest of Thursday as temperatures climb into the low 50s. Overnight, clouds clear out and another round of patchy frost may be possible. Full forecast, latest radar and more: channel3000.com/weather
At 7.00" exactly, April 2026 is Madison's 3rd wettest April on record with only 5 days, less than one week, where NO rain was recorded. All of southern Wisconsin has recorded between 4-8x their normal April 1 - 25th rainfall. #wiwx
Pleasant conditions are expected this weekend as temperatures sit in the upper 60s to low 70s both Saturday and Sunday. Winds will remain light and mainly out of the north/northeast. Full forecast: channel3000.com/weather
The drought conditions across Wisconsin continue to shrink; now less than 2% of the state is suffering from moderate drought conditions. Latest forecast as well as flood information can be found here: channel3000.com/weather
Despite the pleasant conditions now, storms will move in across western Wisconsin between 7-9pm and one or two may be severe with strong winds as the main threat. That line will move eastward throughout the overnight hours. #wiwx
Highs will stay in the 70s to near 80 through Thursday. Thursday morning lows will be mild, too, in the middle to upper 50s.
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