La Crosse, Wis. – Storm chances will build again in Wisconsin Monday night as summer heat intensifies across the region and thunderstorms creep back into the La Crosse area forecast.
According to the National Weather Service, La Crosse will stay mostly sunny Monday, July 21, with a high near 81°F. By Monday night, a chance of showers and thunderstorms enters the picture after 1 p.m. Tuesday brings more widespread impacts, including a 30% chance of storms and a warm, humid high near 87°F. Morning and evening commutes along US-53 and I-90 could be affected by slick pavement and reduced visibility.
Rain chances increase slightly by Wednesday, July 23, as a high of 92°F pushes heat indexes into uncomfortable territory. Scattered showers and storms remain possible through Thursday and Friday, as highs hover in the mid- to upper-80s and winds shift from the south to the northwest. Light winds and muggy conditions could linger overnight.
Residents should prepare for weather-related delays and monitor alerts throughout the week. Avoid flooded roads, charge devices in advance of possible power outages, and stay weather-aware—especially during evening hours when storm development is most likely.
🌤️ Extended 5-Day Forecast: La Crosse, WI
Monday, July 21: Mostly sunny, high near 81°F. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday, July 22: Chance of storms after 1 p.m. High near 87°F. South wind 4 to 6 mph.
Wednesday, July 23: High of 92°F. 50% chance of afternoon/evening thunderstorms.
Thursday, July 24: Scattered storms, mostly sunny, high near 87°F.
Friday, July 25: Continued storm chances, high near 87°F, light winds.
Saturday, July 26: Mostly sunny, isolated storms, high near 88°F.
Storm threats linger through midweek. More alerts are possible—stay tuned.
