- NEXT 12 HOURS: Storms ending
- SHORT TERM: More storms, some strong
- LONG TERM: Still stormy, cooling off this weekend
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – An unsettled weather pattern arrives this week with rounds of rain and storms, mixed with dry stretches that could include some sunshine. Temperatures will be running above average through late week.
Showers and storms will end Monday night into Tuesday morning from northwest to the southeast. Heavy rain, and small hail would be the largest threats for severe weather.
Enhanced risk for severe weather for all counties along and south of Highway 29.(WSAW)
The rainfall itself could be high enough to cause flooding in some communities. Places that will be most susceptible to flooding Monday night into Tuesday are those along rivers that are already running high from how wet we have been through the first quarter plus of 2026.
The Flood Watch for Monday night through Tuesday has been expanded.(WSAW)
What’s coming up
An additional First Alert Weather Day has been declared for communities around and south of Highway 10 for Tuesday evening due to potential severe storms as well. Once again, all threats are in play, but large hail is the primary threat. The best chance for severe weather in Wisconsin will come closer to Madison and Milwaukee. Timing of the storms will be about 4-10 PM Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Strong to severe storms are more likely now around and south of Highway 10.(WSAW)
Wednesday features a similar chance for strong storms later in the day with strong winds and hail possible within storms once again and the best chance for strong to severe storms coming in the southern third of the state. Highs are expected to top out in the low to mid-70s again on Tuesday, possibly even warmer. Then on Wednesday, highs top out in the mid to upper-60s.
More clouds than sun on Tuesday with another round of showers and storms expected later in the day and at night. Some storms could be strong. Highs in the low 70s.
Looking ahead
Mostly cloudy Wednesday with scattered afternoon showers and storms possible in the southern half of the area. Highs in the mid 60s. Showers and storms persist Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Once the wet weather ends on Thursday, clouds breaking for a bit of sun later in the day. Highs in the low 60s.
Increasing clouds on Friday with scattered afternoon and nighttime showers/storms posssible. Highs in the upper 60s to around 70.
Super 7 Day Forecast(WSAW)
Turning cooler on Saturday with considerable cloudiness and rain showers in the morning. As temperatures drop from the 40s into the 30s Saturday afternoon, rain/snow showers are possible. Sunday is chilly with a mostly cloudy sky. High in the upper 30s.
Here’s a look at your First Alert Weather Forecast for central Wisconsin over the next 12 hours. Don’t forget to check back for the latest forecast.
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