As air quality in Madison hits historically unhealthy levels, respiratory-related concerns presenting at UW Health emergency departments have doubled from five to 10.
Lake Geneva, WI
Right Now
86°
Partly Cloudy
- Humidity: 51%
- Feels Like: 89°
- Heat Index: 89°
- Wind: 11 mph
- Wind Chill: 86°
- UV Index: 8 Very High
- Sunrise: 05:32:03 AM
- Sunset: 08:27:36 PM
- Dew Point: 66°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
A mix of clouds and sun. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 87F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Some passing clouds. Areas of smoke and haze are possible, reducing visibility at times. Low 59F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. Areas of smoke and haze are possible, reducing visibility at times. High 81F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Weather Alert
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Kenosha, Lafayette, Marquette, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Rock, Sauk, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha. WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Very Unhealthy (Purple) to Unhealthy (Red) level. WHERE...Statewide. WHEN...Until noon Monday. Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: For Very Unhealthy (Purple) AQI: Sensitive groups: Avoid all physical activity outdoors. Reschedule to a time when air quality is better or move activities indoors. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Everyone else: Limit outdoor physical activity. Go indoors if you have symptoms. For Unhealthy (Red) AQI: Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities inside. Go inside if you have symptoms. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Go inside if you have symptoms. Additional Details: Another round of smoke will move in from the north-northeast throughout the day on Saturday before settling over the state on Sunday. Most areas are expected to observe Unhealthy (Red) AQI PM2.5, with the heaviest impacts to the northeast where Very Unhealthy (Purple) AQI PM2.5 will be possible. Some areas to the southwest may only experience Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Orange) AQI PM2.5. This round of smoke may not reach the southwestern half of the state before sunset Saturday, meaning the smoke will arrive overnight, with statewide impacts expected by 6 a.m. Sunday morning. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
2 PM
86°
11 mph
15%
2 PM
86°
Wind: NNW @ 11 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 51%
Wind Chill: 86°
Heat Index: 89°
UV Index: 8 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 66°
3 PM
86°
11 mph
15%
3 PM
86°
Wind: NNW @ 11 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 49%
Wind Chill: 86°
Heat Index: 89°
UV Index: 7 High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 64°
4 PM
86°
11 mph
15%
4 PM
86°
Wind: NNW @ 11 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 47%
Wind Chill: 86°
Heat Index: 88°
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 63°
5 PM
84°
10 mph
15%
5 PM
84°
Wind: N @ 10 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 49%
Wind Chill: 84°
Heat Index: 87°
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 63°
6 PM
82°
9 mph
15%
6 PM
82°
Wind: NNE @ 9 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 52%
Wind Chill: 82°
Heat Index: 85°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 63°
7 PM
79°
8 mph
2%
7 PM
79°
Wind: NE @ 8 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 58%
Wind Chill: 79°
Heat Index: 81°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 63°
8 PM
76°
7 mph
2%
8 PM
76°
Wind: ENE @ 7 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 64%
Wind Chill: 76°
Heat Index: 76°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 63°
9 PM
73°
6 mph
5%
9 PM
73°
Wind: ENE @ 6 mph
Precip: 5% Chance
Humidity: 75%
Wind Chill: 73°
Heat Index: 74°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 64°
10 PM
70°
5 mph
6%
10 PM
70°
Wind: ENE @ 5 mph
Precip: 6% Chance
Humidity: 81%
Wind Chill: 70°
Heat Index: 71°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 64°
11 PM
68°
5 mph
6%
11 PM
68°
Wind: ENE @ 5 mph
Precip: 6% Chance
Humidity: 84%
Wind Chill: 68°
Heat Index: 69°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 63°
12 AM
66°
4 mph
7%
12 AM
66°
Wind: ENE @ 4 mph
Precip: 7% Chance
Humidity: 87%
Wind Chill: 66°
Heat Index: 67°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 62°
1 AM
65°
4 mph
7%
1 AM
65°
Wind: ENE @ 4 mph
Precip: 7% Chance
Humidity: 87%
Wind Chill: 65°
Heat Index: 65°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 61°
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