Soaring Temperatures and High Humidity Ahead
Warm and Humid Weekend Ahead for Madison, WI
The weather in Madison, WI, is set to change significantly for the upcoming weekend, with temperatures rising and humidity levels increasing.
Starting today, the ridge is drifting off to the east, and the wind is becoming southerly, remaining light at around 5 mph. As we move towards the weekend, temperatures are expected to soar into the upper 20s °C (mid to high 70s °F). Specifically, Sunday, August 24, 2025, forecasts a high around 29°C (84°F), and Monday near 26°C (79°F) [1][2]. The humidity is moderately high, with dew points reported around 16°C (61°F) recently, indicating some muggy conditions [3].
Regarding storm chances, there is a moderate chance of precipitation around 25-49% on Saturday and Sunday, with overcast to partly cloudy skies expected. While not definitively stormy, some scattered rain or thunderstorms may develop, aligning with the typical late summer pattern in Wisconsin of occasional thunderstorm activity that diminishes later in August [2][4]. The overall precipitation forecast for August shows variability, with no strong signals for extreme wet or dry conditions [4].
Looking ahead, high humidity levels are anticipated for the weekend, and the weather will become more active regarding precipitation. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible beginning Saturday and continuing into the first part of next week. Some of the storms could be on the stronger side with brief periods of heavy rainfall during both Saturday night and Monday. After Monday, temperatures will be dropping, and much lower humidity levels are anticipated on Tuesday and Wednesday [1][2][4].
Here's a summary of the forecast:
| Day | High Temp (°C / °F) | Weather | Storm/Precipitation Chance | |---------------|---------------------|--------------------|----------------------------| | Saturday (Aug 23) | ~28-29°C / 82-84°F | Cloudy to partly cloudy | ~25-49% chance of rain/thunderstorms | | Sunday (Aug 24) | ~29°C / 84°F | Partly cloudy | Moderate chance of storms | | Monday (Aug 25) | ~26°C / 79°F | Mostly sunny | Lower chance of precipitation | | Tuesday (Aug 26) | ~24-25°C / 75-77°F | Sunny | Low chance of rain | | Wednesday (Aug 27) | ~23-24°C / 73-75°F | Sunny | Low chance of rain |
In conclusion, expect increasing warmth and humidity for the weekend with intermittent clouds and a moderate chance for scattered storms, typical for late summer in Madison [1][2][4]. High temperatures for today will top off in the lower 80s, and tomorrow, middle to upper 80s are anticipated.
The weather forecast for the upcoming weekend in Madison, WI, predicts high temperatures reaching the mid to high 70s Fahrenheit (upper 20s Celsius) and an increase in humidity, with dew points around 16°C (61°F). Additionally, the storm and precipitation chances are moderate, with a forecast of scattered thunderstorms throughout the weekend.
