Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI
Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI
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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Southern Wisconsin
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
347 AM CDT Sat Aug 16 2025
.DISCUSSION...
High temperatures will range from the upper 70s to near 90 degrees
with the highest temperatures near the WI/IL border. Winds will be
largely light and southerly but storms will likely change wind
directions with outflow boundaries. Otherwise expect high minimum
relative humdities. Highs Sunday will reach the upper 70s to low
80s with mostly light easterly winds and high minimum relative
humidities.
WIZ046-047-056-057-162330-
Marquette-Green Lake-Sauk-Columbia-
Including the cities of Montello, Westfield, Oxford, Neshkoro,
Endeavor, Berlin, Princeton, Markesan, Baraboo, Reedsburg,
Prairie Du Sac, Sauk City, Portage, Columbus, Lake Wisconsin,
and Lodi
347 AM CDT Sat Aug 16 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers until
1200. Chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers
likely after 1200. Chance of precipitation 60
percent.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........73-78 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 6 mph shifting to the
southwest 5 to 8 mph early in the afternoon,
then shifting to the south 5 to 7 mph late in
the afternoon.
Hours of Sun........4 Hours.
Precipitation.......Areas of 0.50 to 0.75 inch amounts.
Mixing Height.......Around 1600 ft AGL (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 pm).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 14000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 1900, then partly cloudy
until 2000, then mostly cloudy. Thunderstorms
likely until 2400. Rain showers likely. Chance
of thunderstorms after 2400. Chance of
precipitation 60 percent.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming northeast 5 to 6
mph after midnight.
Precipitation.......Areas of 0.50 to 0.75 inch amounts.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely until 1200.
Chance of thunderstorms. Chance of rain showers
after 1200. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........69-74 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Hours of Sun........4 Hours.
Precipitation.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch amounts.
Mixing Height.......Around 2100 ft AGL (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 pm).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 21000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 8 mph. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 85 to 90. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. West winds 5 to 8 mph. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 8 mph. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. East winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
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WIZ062-063-067-068-162330-
Iowa-Dane-Lafayette-Green-
Including the cities of Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Barneveld,
Madison, Darlington, Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle,
Blanchardville, Monroe, and Brodhead
347 AM CDT Sat Aug 16 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after 0900 until 1300, then
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....84-89.
Min humidity........63-68 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 8 mph.
Hours of Sun........6 Hours.
Precipitation.......Scattered 0.20 to 0.30 inch amounts.
Mixing Height.......Around 1900 ft AGL (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 pm).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 18000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers until 0100. Chance of
thunderstorms. Rain showers likely after 0100.
Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Min temperature.....67-72.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph shifting to the
northeast 5 to 6 mph after midnight.
Precipitation.......Areas of 0.75 to 1.00 inch amounts.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance
of thunderstorms until 1200, then chance of
rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 60
percent.
Max temperature.....79-84.
Min humidity........72-77 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 6 mph.
Hours of Sun........5 Hours.
Precipitation.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch amounts.
Mixing Height.......Around 2000 ft AGL (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 pm).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 19000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph. Chance
of precipitation 50 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 85 to 90. South winds 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. West winds 5 to 8 mph. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph. Chance
of precipitation 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
$$
WIZ051-058-059-162330-
Fond du Lac-Dodge-Washington-
Including the cities of Fond Du Lac, Beaver Dam, Waupun,
Mayville, West Bend, Germantown, and Hartford
347 AM CDT Sat Aug 16 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers until
1200. Chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers
likely after 1200. Chance of precipitation 60
percent.
Max temperature.....81-86.
Min humidity........68-73 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the west
5 to 7 mph late in the afternoon.
Hours of Sun........5 Hours.
Precipitation.......Areas of 0.50 to 0.75 inch amounts.
Mixing Height.......Around 1500 ft AGL (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 3 mph (Ave 12-6 pm).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 15000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 1900, then partly cloudy
until 2000, then mostly cloudy. Rain showers
likely until 2400. Chance of thunderstorms.
Chance of rain showers after 2400. Chance of
precipitation 60 percent.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 6 mph shifting to the northeast
5 to 9 mph after midnight.
Precipitation.......Areas of 0.30 to 0.50 inch amounts.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of thunderstorms until
1200. Chance of rain showers. Slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1200. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....75-80.
Min humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
Hours of Sun........5 Hours.
Precipitation.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch amounts.
Mixing Height.......Around 2100 ft AGL (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 pm).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 21000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 7 to 12 mph. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.MONDAY...Rain showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Highs
85 to 90. South winds 7 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation
60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
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WIZ064-065-069-070-162330-
Jefferson-Waukesha-Rock-Walworth-
Including the cities of Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson,
Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego,
Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva,
and East Troy
347 AM CDT Sat Aug 16 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms until 1200, then rain showers
likely and chance of thunderstorms. Chance of
precipitation 60 percent.
Max temperature.....85-90.
Min humidity........61-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in
the late morning and early afternoon, then
shifting to the north 5 to 9 mph late in the
afternoon.
Hours of Sun........7 Hours.
Precipitation.......Areas of 0.20 to 0.30 inch amounts.
Mixing Height.......Around 1900 ft AGL (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 7 mph (Ave 12-6 pm).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 18000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 2400, then mostly cloudy.
Thunderstorms likely until 2400. Rain showers
likely. Chance of thunderstorms after 2400.
Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 6 mph shifting to the
northeast around 5 mph early in the morning.
Precipitation.......Areas of 0.75 to 1.00 inch amounts.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance
of thunderstorms until 1200, then chance of
rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 60
percent.
Max temperature.....78-83.
Min humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 8 mph.
Hours of Sun........5 Hours.
Precipitation.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch amounts.
Mixing Height.......Around 2000 ft AGL (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....East around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 pm).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 18000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 7 mph. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 85 to 90. South winds 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph. Chance
of precipitation 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph. Chance
of precipitation 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. Northeast winds
5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 60. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 6 mph.
$$
WIZ052-060-162330-
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove,
Oostburg, Mequon, Cedarburg, and Grafton
347 AM CDT Sat Aug 16 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms until 1200, then rain showers
likely and chance of thunderstorms. Chance of
precipitation 60 percent.
Max temperature.....80-85.
Min humidity........68-73 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Hours of Sun........5 Hours.
Precipitation.......Areas of 0.30 to 0.50 inch amounts.
Mixing Height.......Around 1300 ft AGL (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 4 mph (Ave 12-6 pm).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 11000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 1900, then partly cloudy
until 2000, then mostly cloudy. Rain showers
likely and chance of thunderstorms until 2400,
then chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 60
percent.
Min temperature.....63-68.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 5 to 6 mph shifting to the north 5
to 8 mph after midnight.
Precipitation.......Areas of 0.20 to 0.30 inch amounts.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers until
0700. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Slight
chance of rain showers after 0700. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........70-75 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
Hours of Sun........5 Hours.
Precipitation.......Scattered Trace to 0.05 inch amounts.
Mixing Height.......Around 2100 ft AGL (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 pm).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 22000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 9 mph. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.MONDAY...Rain showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Highs
80 to 85. South winds 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation
60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph. Chance
of precipitation 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northeast winds 6 to
11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 60. West winds 5 to
6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
$$
WIZ066-071-072-162330-
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha
347 AM CDT Sat Aug 16 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms until 1200, then rain showers
likely and chance of thunderstorms. Chance of
precipitation 60 percent.
Max temperature.....86-91.
Min humidity........58-63 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in
the late morning and early afternoon, then
shifting to the northeast 5 to 8 mph late in
the afternoon.
Hours of Sun........7 Hours.
Precipitation.......Areas of 0.20 to 0.30 inch amounts.
Mixing Height.......Around 1600 ft AGL (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 5 mph (Ave 12-6 pm).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 13000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 2300, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of showers and thunderstorms until 1900,
then showers and thunderstorms likely until
2000, then chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Min temperature.....66-71.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East winds 5 to 6 mph shifting to the west in
the late evening and early morning, then
shifting to the north early in the morning.
Precipitation.......Areas of 0.50 to 0.75 inch amounts.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and
thunderstorms until 0700, then slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms until 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....77-82.
Min humidity........74-79 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Hours of Sun........4 Hours.
Precipitation.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch amounts.
Mixing Height.......Around 2100 ft AGL (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 pm).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 17000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 65 to 70. East winds 5 to 8 mph. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Highs 85 to 90. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 70 to 75. Southwest winds 5 to 8 mph. Chance
of precipitation 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. North winds 7 to
12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 65. Northeast winds
7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 65. North winds 5 to 6 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
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