SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 563 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 2 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN CRAWFORD GRANT RICHLAND THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF PLATTEVILLE, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, AND RICHLAND CENTER.
Local weather forecast
Weather in Blue River, WI
Updated 2026-08-11 12:45 local time · ZIP codes 53518
Now79°F
Sunny
High / Low88° / 70°
Rain chance57%
Wind5 mph
Weather alerts
2Active alerts
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Wisconsin, including the following counties, Dane, Green and Iowa. * WHEN...Until 1245 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 935 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Dodgeville, Barneveld, Blue Mounds, Ridgeway, Clyde, Hollandale, Jonesdale, Governor Dodge St Park, Blue Mound St Park, Edmund and Blackhawk Lake Rec Area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Hourly
Next hours
Now79°9% rain
79°9% rain2 PM88°4% rain
88°4% rain3 PM88°4% rain
88°4% rain4 PM88°3% rain
88°3% rain5 PM87°3% rain
87°3% rain6 PM86°4% rain
86°4% rain7 PM84°6% rain
84°6% rain8 PM81°8% rain
81°8% rain9 PM
78°9% rain
78°9% rain10 PM77°12% rain
77°12% rain11 PM75°13% rain
75°13% rain12 AM69°17% rain
69°17% rainForecast
3-day weather forecast
Today2026-08-11
88° 70°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 10 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
83° 65°Sunny
Rain 74%Gust 12 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
82° 65°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 72%Gust 6 mph
Conditions
Weather details
Feels like83°F
Humidity79%
Pressure29.86 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind5 mph SSW
Wind gusts7 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index6
Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Sunrise06:03 AM
Sunset08:11 PM
Moonrise04:00 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide
Weather insights for today
Umbrella not essential
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 17%).
Light layers should work
It feels like 83°F with winds near 5 mph.
Best window: 8 PM
81°F, 8% rain chance and 4 mph wind.
Driving conditions look generally normal
Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 8 mph.
Run with a few weather adjustments
Current temperature is 79°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 17%.
Moderate UV protection recommended
UV index is 6. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Blue River weather today
Sunny and 79°F in Blue River, WI. Today's high is 88°F with a 57% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 79%, pressure is 29.86 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Blue River
Sunrise is at 06:03 AM and sunset is at 08:11 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 83°F and a low near 65°F. The maximum rain chance is 74%.
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