Experts say healthy people should not be harmed by short-term smoke exposure, but encouraged people to stay inside when at all possible.
Lake Geneva, WI
Right Now
- Humidity: 57%
- Feels Like: 95°
- Heat Index: 95°
- Wind: 9 mph
- Wind Chill: 88°
- UV Index: 8 Very High
- Sunrise: 05:31:10 AM
- Sunset: 08:28:21 PM
- Dew Point: 71°
- Visibility: 6 mi
Today
Partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High around 90F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Low 73F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy skies. High 86F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Weather Alert
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Dodge, Fond du Lac, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Rock, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha. WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Orange) to Unhealthy (Red) level. WHERE...Eastern Wisconsin and near-shore areas of Lake Superior. WHEN...From noon until 6 p.m. Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: 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: A statewide Air Quality Advisory will remain in effect until noon today. Clearing of the smoke is expected from west to east, but eastern areas will continue to see impacts beyond noon, which this advisory addresses. It remains unclear how Lake Superior will impact the clearing of smoke for near shore communities. Out of an abundance of caution, this advisory covers counties adjacent to Lake Superior, although only near shore portions of these counties may continue to see smoke impacts. It remains possible that near shore areas will clear out more quickly than this advisory suggests. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 05:31:10 AM
Sunset: 08:28:21 PM
Humidity: 56%
Wind: WSW @ 9 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Low 73F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 05:32:03 AM
Sunset: 08:27:36 PM
Humidity: 65%
Wind: NW @ 11 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Saturday Night
A few clouds from time to time. Areas of smoke and haze are possible, reducing visibility at times. Low around 60F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 05:32:57 AM
Sunset: 08:26:49 PM
Humidity: 61%
Wind: E @ 6 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Low 61F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 66%
Sunrise: 05:33:52 AM
Sunset: 08:26:01 PM
Humidity: 71%
Wind: SSW @ 12 mph
UV Index: 6 High
Monday Night
Thunderstorms. Potential for severe thunderstorms. Low 67F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
Chance of Rain: 12%
Sunrise: 05:34:47 AM
Sunset: 08:25:10 PM
Humidity: 59%
Wind: NW @ 14 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Tuesday Night
A mostly clear sky. Low 54F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of Rain: 4%
Sunrise: 05:35:44 AM
Sunset: 08:24:18 PM
Humidity: 51%
Wind: NNW @ 10 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low 54F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 8%
Sunrise: 05:36:41 AM
Sunset: 08:23:23 PM
Humidity: 53%
Wind: W @ 7 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Thursday Night
Mainly clear skies. Low 59F. Winds light and variable.
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- Jeff Richgels
By mid-day Thursday all but far southwest Wisconsin was under a "hazardous" advisory, the worst level.
- NOE GOLDHABER
Construction workers face some of the highest risks while working in the heat.
The heat wave is forecast to peak by Wednesday as wildfire smoke spreads from north to south across the state.
- ryan.patterson
Children and families swam, splashed and played on a sweltering afternoon Tuesday at the S.C. Johnson Community Aquatic Center at Pritchard Park.
- Kirsten Adshead
The city’s hottest day ever came amid the Great Depression, as part of a devastating heat wave that killed thousands in the Midwest and destroyed crops.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration supports weather forecasting throughout a wildfire’s lifecycle: before, during and after the wildfire.
- milanadone
Although the temperatures will be higher than average, they are “not outrageous” for mid-July, according to the National Weather Service.
- Jeff Richgels
The main threat is damaging straight line winds, though some large hail may occur.
- Steven Martinez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A devastating storm that blew through Walworth County on July 3 included straight-line wind gusts estimated at 90 to 100 mph, equivalent to wind speeds in a Category 2 hurricane, according to the
These areas of low-pressure form on the backside of heavy thunderstorms, causing winds to surge in at fast speeds.
- ZOEY THOMAS
The storm hit the resort city around noon on Friday, as residents and visitors were preparing for the weekend’s Fourth of July celebrations.
- Kaitlyn Hupp
Heading into downtown Lake Geneva, trees lined the sides of the road, with many resting in yards and some on buildings.

