La Crosse, Wisconsin – Friday evening plans around La Crosse may get washed out as showers and a few thunderstorms move in by nightfall, marking a stormy start to the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, there’s a 70% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms Friday night, July 18, with new rainfall amounts up to a quarter-inch expected. Drivers along US-53, US-14, and US-61 should anticipate slick roads after 6 p.m. and allow extra travel time. Storms may linger into Saturday morning, so it’s smart to keep outdoor gear covered and watch for updated alerts.
Weekend Preview:
Saturday brings just a 20% chance of isolated showers before 1 p.m., with a return to partly sunny skies and a high near 81°F. Expect mild, dry conditions Saturday night with lows in the low 60s—ideal for evening plans or camping.
Sunday starts calm, but storms could return after 1 p.m. with another 20% chance of showers. Sunday night carries a 40% chance of rainfall and possible thunderstorms after midnight.
Extended Outlook (July 18–23):
- Monday: Thunderstorm chances continue through the morning. High near 82°F.
- Tuesday: Dry, sunny, and warmer—high near 89°F.
- Wednesday: Slight rain chances return late, with temps holding in the high 80s.
Heads-Up: Have umbrellas ready and charge mobile devices in case of brief outages. Another round of advisories may be issued if storms strengthen. Stay weather-aware into early next week.
📅 FIVE-DAY FORECAST FOR LA CROSSE (JULY 18–23)
- Friday, July 18: High 77°F, PM showers and isolated storms likely (70%)
- Saturday, July 19: High 81°F, slight AM shower chance (20%)
- Sunday, July 20: High 79°F, PM storms possible (20%)
- Monday, July 21: High 82°F, AM thunderstorms (40%)
- Tuesday, July 22: High 89°F, dry and sunny
- Wednesday, July 23: High near 90°F, chance of PM showers
Stay updated with the latest local alerts from the NWS La Crosse office.
